Skip to main content
UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1010

Cyber Security

Birmingham City University
Birmingham, England
Visit University Website
3 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
84%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Birmingham City University, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. In today’s digitally connected world, secure information technologies are the backbone of modern society. As cyber threats become increasingly sophisticated, the demand for skilled cybersecurity professionals has never been greater. The BSc Cyber Security course is designed to equip you with cutting-edge technical expertise, analytical proficiency, management capabilities, and practical skills to effectively tackle the cybersecurity challenges faced by modern organisations. International tuition fees are £18,570 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 84% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, and a 82% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
Network Security and Defence
Cryptography and Secure Communications
Software Security and Secure Coding
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Security Risk Management and Compliance
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Cybersecurity Project and Dissertation
UCAS Code:1010
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
View on university website

Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

BBC

A Level: 112 UCAS tariff points / BBC (or equivalent). Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalent. AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered.

International Baccalaureate

28 points

Obtain a minimum of 28 points overall. Required subjects: One of Computer Science, Chemistry, Design Technology or Physics at Higher Level.

UCAS Points112

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59————

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£18,570

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£55,710

Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Birmingham City University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£29,000£34,000
3 years£18,000£23,500£29,500
5 years£22,500£28,000£38,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▼ 27% below UK average salary
This course
£23,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 12% below UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £4,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

55%Working
5%Studying
15%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, 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
84%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
82%
Academic support
82%
Organisation and management
78%
Learning resources
91%
Student voice
78%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
82%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

3 Scholarships Available

Matched to your course, level & nationality

Your nationality

Guaranteed

BCU Travel Pass Scheme

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£750scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Merit

Santander Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Need-based

BCU Accelerate Scholarship

Birmingham City University · Undergraduate

£1,000scholarship value
  • Available to all international students
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
Birmingham City University

About Birmingham City University

Birmingham City University offers Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

—QS World
—UK Ranking
—Students
284+Courses
TEF —
View University Profile

Frequently Asked Questions

Ready to Start Your Journey?

Explore courses, compare universities, and find scholarships at CourseOptions.com

Explore All Courses