BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) at University of Plymouth

Programme overview

Computer science with a specialism in cyber security, covering protecting systems, analysing threats, digital forensics and ethical hacking. The degree is described as fully NCSC-certified, is BCS accredited and partially meets the educational requirements for CEng registration.

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Engineering | Department: School of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics | Duration: 3 years full-time (+ optional placement year) | Study mode: full-time | Location: Plymouth, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Year 1 covers Software Engineering 1, Computer Systems, Cyber Security and Networks, Algorithms, Data Structures and Mathematics, and Computing Practice. Later years include Security Architectures and Cryptography, Information Security Management and Governance, Ethical Hacking, Security Operations and Incident Management, Digital Forensics and Malware Analysis, and a final-year Computing Project.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Typical offer 104 UCAS points from a minimum of 2 A levels. GCSE English and Mathematics at grade C/4 or above. 18-unit BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM in science-related subjects (IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science). Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject (e.g. Computer Science, Science, Engineering, Mathematics, Technology) with at least 33 Level 3 credits at Merit and/or Distinction. T Level: Merit overall in Digital Production, Design and Development or Digital Support Services. International Baccalaureate: 26 overall, with English and Mathematics accepted as GCSE equivalent. Contextual offers are typically 8 points below the advertised tariff. BTEC applicants must supply the full list of modules studied. International applicants: IELTS (Academic) 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each of listening, reading, speaking and writing (University of Plymouth standard undergraduate requirement).

Domestic applicants: GBP 9,790 a year (2026/27). Full-time UK students starting 2026/27; the 2027/28 UK fee is stated as GBP 10,050 per year Source

International applicants: GBP 19,200 a year (2026/27). Full-time international students Source

Duration: 3 years

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