BEng (Hons) Cyber Security at University of the West of Scotland

Programme overview

BEng (Hons) Cyber Security will teach you how to protect and secure modern data infrastructure. The course will allow you to develop many industry relevant skills based around the ethical hacking framework, underpinned by a thorough understanding of both networking (CCNA) and programming theory. As the country’s security and prosperity rests on digital foundations it has never been more important to be protected from those who seek to exploit weaknesses and launch attacks.

Faculty: Computing, Engineering & Physical Sciences | Duration: Lanarkshire Campus: 4 years full-time. London Campus: 3 years full-time. Contact us for info on part-time options. | Study mode: full-time; part-time | Intake: Lanarkshire: September; London: January, May, September | Location: Paisley, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

BEng (Hons) Cyber Security will teach you how to protect and secure modern data infrastructure. Teaching and learning on the course is driven by developing a solid theoretical underpinning and practical skillset. This will allow you to develop many industry relevant skills based around the ethical hacking framework, underpinned by a thorough understanding of both networking (CCNA) and programming theory.

Career pathways

Graduates of the degree will be looking to progress towards roles such as Chief Security Engineer (CSE) or Chief Security Officer (CSO), in sectors such as healthcare, banking and finance and various security related public sector organisations. Computing courses at UWS are designed in collaboration with leading companies to produce work-ready graduates with the skills that industry needs.

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Entry requirements

Year 1: Scottish Highers: Standard Entry Requirements: BCCC (90 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, Computing or Physics; Minimum Entry Requirements: CCC (63 UCAS Tariff points) including Maths, Computing or Physics; Alternative Minimum Entry Requirements: CC (42 UCAS Tariff points), including Maths, Computing or Physics, PLUS successful completion of one of the following: UWS Foundation Academy; Foundation Apprenticeship; UWS Next Steps to University modulel; Top-Up; LEAPS; A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths, Computing or Physics; T Level: Full T Level with Grade P (A*-C) in relevant subject which includes Maths, Computing or Physics; Irish Leaving Certificate: H3H3H3H4 including Maths, Computing or Physics; International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths, Computing or Physics; Scottish Wider Access Programme: Access to STEM (BBB); Year 2: Scottish Advanced Highers: CCD (112 UCAS Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tarrif points) including Computing or evidence of programming; T Level: Full T Level with Grade M (120 Tariff points) including Computing or evidence of programming; International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing or evidence of programming; BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM; SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Networking (with programming); Cyber Security; Computing Science (with networking modules); Year 3: SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Networking (with programming); Cyber Security; Computing Science (with networking modules); Information Security, Networking and Cloud Infrastructure; English language: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no sub-test below 5.5. UCAS code I200.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/27). Scottish: per year of study (usually paid by the Scottish Government via SAAS*) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,900 a year (2026/27). International (all other EU plus Non-EU): per year of study Source

Intake: Lanarkshire: September; London: January, May, September

Duration: Lanarkshire Campus: 4 years full-time. London Campus: 3 years full-time. Contact us for info on part

Apply through the official page: https://www.uws.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/undergraduate-course-search/cyber-security

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