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UndergraduateFoundation Degree in ScienceUCAS: L411
Cyber Security
University College BirminghamBirmingham, England
2 yearsDuration
£13,500Per Year (Intl)
£9,250Home Fee
89%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University College Birmingham, the FdSc 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 2-year full-time structure. OVERVIEW Cyber activities are an important part of our daily lives, but also represent one of the major threats to national and global security, with the rise of cyber attacks and new cyber crime tactics constantly hitting the headlines. Cyber experts can help protect against such attacks but, according to recent statistics, the sector is facing a significant shortfall in skilled professionals. By taking our Cyber Security foundation degree course, you can become part of the solution and join a rapidly-growing sector gaining considerable interest. Our course will enable you to deve... International tuition fees are £13,500 per year, home/UK fees are £9,250 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with a 85% continuation rate.
What You'll Learn
Computer systems
Networking
Programming
Cyber security
Infrastructure and system security
Software and platform security
Secure operations and incident management
UCAS Code:L411
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CD - DD UCB will accept A Level in General Studies for this course and will also take into consideration applicants who are studying an extended project. |
| UCAS Points | 32 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£13,500
per year
Total Course Cost (2 years)£27,000
Home Student Fee
£9,250
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
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UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Indicative Data
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💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
15%Professional Jobs
Official Data
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Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
94%
Overall
Teaching on my course
89%Learning opportunities
90%Assessment and feedback
91%Academic support
100%Organisation and management
94%Learning resources
95%Student voice
96%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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