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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: CS02

Cyber Security (professional placement year)

Bath Spa University
Bath, England
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4 yearsDuration
£18,585Per Year (Intl)
£9,790Home Fee
83%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Bath Spa University, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (professional placement year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Bath, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Learn to protect critical IT systems and become a highly employable expert with our Cyber Security degree. - Develop essential skills in cyber security and computer forensics in order to detect, defend and counteract cybersecurity threats. - Design security measures and policies that can help protect businesses, individuals and critical infrastructure from cyber attacks. International tuition fees are £18,585 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 81% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Network Security and Infrastructure Protection
Cryptography and Secure Communications
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Security Policy and Risk Management
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Security Architecture and Systems Design
Professional Placement Year
UCAS Code:CS02
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBB - BCC

Grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required.

International Baccalaureate

32 points

A minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required.

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,585

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,340

Home Student Fee

£9,790

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Student Annual tuition fee UK full time £9,790 UK part time £4,895 International full time £18,585

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

UK subject sector benchmark — your course's specific salary data is suppressed or not yet published

UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Indicative Data

Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

67%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data

Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
83%
Learning opportunities
65%
Assessment and feedback
63%
Academic support
88%
Organisation and management
58%
Learning resources
77%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
100%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

6 Scholarships Available

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Professional Placement Year Bursary

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£1,500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

The Undergraduate Scholarship

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£500scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The International Travel Fund

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

£650scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

The Porthleven Prize

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Competitive

Turing Scheme Global Placement

Bath Spa University · Undergraduate

  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Bath Spa University

About Bath Spa University

Bath Spa University offers Cyber Security (professional placement year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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