PGDip Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University

Programme overview

Cyber-attacks are some of the biggest threats to national security today. With everything from health records to financial data stored online, people and businesses face constant risk from malicious attacks.

Faculty: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: PG Dip - 6 months; part-time: PG Dip - 18 months (12 months study time) | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September 2026 / September 2027 | Location: Oxford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

If you study for the full master’s degree, you’ll complete 6 taught modules of 20 credits, and a dissertation of 60 credits. You’ll start by learning the academic and professional skills you’ll need to research cyber security issues and make a successful career in the field.

Career pathways

Cyber security is important in a huge range of organisations, so your skills will be in high demand.

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Application information

Entry requirements

To join this course you'll need a 2:2 UK bachelor's degree in a computer-related subject. If you're without a degree in computing, but you have worked in the computing industry you can also be considered. If you have no experience or degree in a computing related discipline then you should consider our MSc in Computing Science. You would normally be proficient at programming in C++/Java or similar. If your first language is not English you will require a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 with 6.0 in all components. OR An equivalent English language qualification acceptable to the University.

Domestic applicants: GBP 8,950 a year (2026/27). First-year full-time tuition fee as listed on the course page Source

Intake: September 2026 / September 2027

Duration: PG Dip - 6 months; part-time: PG Dip - 18 months (12 months study time)

Apply through the official page: https://www.brookes.ac.uk/courses/postgraduate/computer-science-for-cyber-security#apply

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