BSc (Hons) Computer Science and Cyber Security at University of Surrey

Programme overview

This program provides you with a comprehensive understanding of computer science principles, with a specialism in cyber security to prepare you for exciting careers in software, healthcare, finance, government and defence, telecoms, AI, energy infrastructure, cloud services, consulting and many more. In a rapidly expanding digital age, safeguarding our data is of vital importance. Our focus in this programme is to develop strong computer science skills, learn how to safeguard our data and how to respond to cyber threats.

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year | Study mode: full-time (optional placement year) | Intake: September 2027 (UCAS G410) | Location: Guildford, England, United Kingdom

What you will study

Our degree will equip you with the skills to develop your understanding of the concepts and principles behind modern computing systems. You will gain the right balance of knowledge and skills to design, implement, troubleshoot and secure software systems to a professional standard. You will also acquire skills to assess risk in systems and understand how businesses design, develop and deploy systems in the context of being able to analyse the business impact of security breaches. programme, you’ll build a strong foundation in object-oriented programming and database systems. Year 1 core modules include Computer Logic, Foundations of Computing, Data and Database Systems, Foundations of Computing II, Data Structures and Algorithms, Operating Systems, Software Engineering and Object-oriented Programming, Academic and Professional Skills Development in Computer Science.

Career pathways

Cyber security skills are the foundation of careers in critical sectors such as technology, finance, health, and government. Our degrees prepare you to work at the forefront of protecting systems and data against evolving threats.

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Application information

Entry requirements

A-level ABB. Required subjects: Mathematics GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C). BTEC DDD. Additionally, A-level Mathematics at Grade B. GCSE or equivalent: English Language at Grade 4 (C). IB Diploma 33. Required subjects: Mathematics Analysis and Approaches HL5/SL6 or Mathematics Applications and Interpretations HL5. GCSE or equivalent: English A HL4/SL4 or English B HL5/SL6. IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each element.

Domestic applicants: GBP 10,050 a year (2027/28). UK standard-year tuition fee; placement year fee approximately 20% of UK full-time fee Source

International applicants: GBP 28,100 a year (2027/28). Overseas standard-year tuition fee; placement year fees apply separately Source

Intake: September 2027 (UCAS G410)

Duration: 3 years full-time; 4 years with placement year

Apply through the official page: https://www.surrey.ac.uk/apply/undergraduate

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