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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G417

Networks and Cyber Security

Northumbria University, Newcastle
Newcastle upon Tyne, England
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4 yearsDuration
£19,850Per Year (Intl)
£27,500Avg. Graduate Salary
87%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Northumbria University, Newcastle, the BSc (Hons) Networks and Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Newcastle upon Tyne, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Are you prepared to tackle global challenges in cyber security? Networks and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) at Northumbria University has been created to meet global demand for skilled individuals who understand how networks are designed, built and configured, how Cybersecurity works in an age where the online world is so vulnerable to attacks, and how software is used to monitor and secure these systems. As we increasingly move our lives online, there is high demand for network and cyber security skills. So, this may be a future-proof career choice for people ready to rise to the challenge. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 90% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £25,500 within three years, a 85% continuation rate, and 84% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Network Fundamentals and Architecture
Cybersecurity Threats and Vulnerabilities
Cryptography and Secure Communications
Operating Systems and Security
Network Administration and Configuration
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Software Security and Secure Coding
Final Year Project in Cyber Security
UCAS Code:G417
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points96

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic64

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,850

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£79,400

Home Student Fee

£9,790

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 — Northumbria University, Newcastle

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£27,500£32,000
3 years£20,000£25,500£31,500
5 years£23,500£30,500£42,000

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£25,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £5,000 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

82%Working
2%Studying
8%Work & Study
3%Seeking Work
64%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
87%
Learning opportunities
80%
Assessment and feedback
83%
Academic support
93%
Organisation and management
86%
Learning resources
86%
Student voice
75%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
74%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

4 Scholarships Available

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
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GEMS Scholarship

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Horiba Foundation UK Scholarship

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  • Available to all international students
  • Open to your course
Northumbria University, Newcastle

About Northumbria University, Newcastle

Northumbria University, Newcastle offers Networks and Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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