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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I121

Cyber Security

Nottingham Trent University
Nottingham, England
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3 yearsDuration
£17,950Per Year (Intl)
£28,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Nottingham Trent University, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Nottingham, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Protecting organisations from cyber-attacks is a valuable skill and graduates are highly sought after and it’s one we’ll prepare you for. You’ll explore how to detect and identify security risks before building on this with developing your own preventative measures – all with plenty of opportunities to test your solutions in our industry-standard facilities. Building on a solid foundation covering network and system technologies, this course covers the core knowledge and skills needed to protect businesses against security threats. International tuition fees are £17,950 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 77% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and 79% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Network Security and Protocols
Computer Systems Architecture
Cryptography and Encryption
Digital Forensics and Evidence Handling
Malware Analysis and Detection
System Administration and Hardening
Cybersecurity Risk Management
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
UCAS Code:I121
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.55.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic62

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£17,950

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£53,850

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 — Nottingham Trent University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£23,000£28,000£34,000
3 years£22,000£26,500£33,500
5 years£27,500£34,500£46,500

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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 15% above UK average salary
This course
£34,500
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £8,000 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). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

71%Working
8%Studying
12%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
24%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
77%
Learning opportunities
77%
Assessment and feedback
87%
Academic support
85%
Organisation and management
76%
Learning resources
85%
Student voice
71%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Nottingham Trent University

Nottingham Trent University offers Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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