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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 1009
Cyber Security with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityBirmingham, England
4 yearsDuration
£18,570Per Year (Intl)
£29,000Avg. Graduate Salary
78%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with a Foundation Year at Birmingham City University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Birmingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BSc (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study programme that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.. 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 78% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £23,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Mathematics and Computing
Introduction to Computer Systems
Networking Fundamentals
Cryptography and Information Security
Secure Software Development
Cyber Threats and Defence Mechanisms
Network Security and Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
UCAS Code:1009
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CDD A Level: 80 UCAS tariff points / CDD (or equivalent). AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels. A maximum of four subjects will be considered |
| International Baccalaureate | 24 points Obtain a minimum of 24 points overall |
| UCAS Points | 80 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,570
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£74,280
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 Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper 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
75%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
85%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 dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
78%
Overall
Teaching on my course
78%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
88%Student voice
67%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: This specific course at this provider
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About Birmingham City University
Birmingham City University offers Cyber Security with a Foundation Year as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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