FdSc Cyber Security at University College Birmingham

Programme overview

Cybersecurity is at the forefront of global challenges. With cyberattacks escalating in frequency and sophistication, the demand for skilled cyber professionals has never been higher. Our Cyber Security BSc (Hons) degree equips you with the technical expertise and strategic mindset to defend against these threats.

Department: Department of Computing | Duration: 2 years FT | Study mode: full-time | Intake: September | Location: Birmingham, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 core modules: Cyber Security Fundamentals, Introduction to Computer Systems, Introduction to Professional Issues in Cyber Security, Principles of Object-Oriented Programming, Networks and Communication, Secure Systems Analysis and Design; Year 2 core modules: Cyber Forensics, Database Technology, Dynamic Web Development, Ethical Hacking, Research Methods for Cyber Security, Securing Networks.

Career pathways

Career routes include cyber security analyst, cyber security consultant, cyber security engineer, systems analyst, network security administrator and penetration tester.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-levels: An A-level grade profile of DD. T-levels : A T-level graded Pass with a core component profile less than C. BTEC: A BTEC grade profile of PPP. This can be achieved from either an Extended Diploma or a combination of smaller BTEC qualifications. Apprenticeship: Achieve an advanced apprenticeship (Level 3). Tariff: Other Level 3 qualifications are accepted for entry. A minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points will be required. Access to Higher Education Diploma: 48 UCAS Tariff points. GCSEs : You should also have a minimum grade 4 in GCSE Mathematics, or Functional Skills Level 2. Work-based: We also give equal consideration to applicants who are currently in work and wish to apply to University College Birmingham. To apply, you must have a minimum of 3 years’ relevant work experience, demonstrating management or supervisory duties. For academic requirements, please visit our Country pages, where you can find the qualification-specific requirements. For English language requirements, please check our English language requirements page.

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). UK/home full-time tuition; part-time £4,895 per year Source

Intake: September

Duration: 2 years FT

Apply through the official page: https://www.ucb.ac.uk/university/undergraduate/how-to-apply/

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