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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: A093
Cyber Security with Foundation Year
Sheffield Hallam UniversitySheffield, England
4 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Sheffield Hallam University, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Foundation Year provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Sheffield, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Please check the Sheffield Hallam University website for the latest information. Course summary - Gain experience in building and testing in-depth cyber defences. - Develop a strong understanding of network, application and systems cyber security. - Explore the tools and techniques used to secure data and detect threats. International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £18,000 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 86% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,500 within three years, a 88% continuation rate, and 87% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Computing Concepts
Networking Fundamentals
Systems Administration and Security
Cryptography and Data Protection
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Cyber Threat Analysis and Response
Application Security Development
Cyber Security Project and Research Methods
UCAS Code:A093
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| 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
£9,790
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£39,160
Home Student Fee
£18,000
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 — Sheffield Hallam University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £25,000 | £30,000 | £35,000 |
| 3 years | £23,000 | £28,500 | £38,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £39,500 | £52,000 |
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▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£28,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 32% above UK average salary
This course
£39,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £11,000 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: CAH11-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
86%Working
1%Studying
4%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
83%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 area averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
82%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
82%Academic support
87%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
84%Student voice
81%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
88%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
Source: Subject-group average for this provider
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About Sheffield Hallam University
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