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BSc (Hons) Computing Science with Cyber Security at University of East Anglia

University of East Anglia, United Kingdom

Programme overview

Step into the high-stakes world of digital protection with a degree that combines deep technical expertise with the agility to innovate. You’ll master the art of digital defense while maintaining the freedom to customise your final year of study. Industry-aligned curriculum: Our course is designed to meet the rigorous standards of the tech industry.

Faculty: Faculty of Science  |  Department: School of Computing Sciences  |  Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year in industry  |  Study mode: full-time (year in industry available)  |  Intake: September 2027  |  Location: Norwich, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Starting your first year of a computing science degree with cyber security is an exciting trip into the world of technology and problem solving. Compulsory modules by year: Year 1: Computational Thinking and Programming Fundamentals, Professional Skills and Competencies, Full Stack Web Development, Algorithmic and Mathematical Thinking, Fundamentals of AI and Data Science, Networks and Cyber Security. Year 2: Further Programming, Computer Systems, Cyber Security Concepts, Software Engineering, Full Stack Database Development. Year 3: Network Security and Iot, Computing Project, Developing Secure Software.

Career pathways

With a BSc Computing Science with Cyber Security degree, you could launch a career as: Secured software developer, Digital systems engineer, Cyber defense engineer, Digital forensic expert, Cyber security researcher.

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Entry requirements

A levels ABB including one of the following: Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or Economics. Contextual offer: BBC including one of the following: Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics, or Economics. BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma: DDM in an IT, Engineering or Science based subject, or DDM plus A Level grade B in Mathematics, Computing Science, Digital Technology, Chemistry, Physics, Electronics or Economics. Contextual offer: DMM in an IT, Engineering or Science based subject BTEC in Public Services, Uniformed Services and Business Administration are all excluded from our BTEC offers... All applicants must hold or be working towards GCSEs in English Language at a minimum of grade 4 or C and Mathematics at minimum grade 5 or B. English language: IELTS: 6.0 overall (minimum 5.5 in all components).

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

International applicants: GBP 29,300 a year (2027/28). Full-time annual tuition fee Source

Intake: September 2027

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years full-time with year in industry

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