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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: 7B8F
Applied Cyber Security (Including Foundation Year)
University of South WalesNewport, Wales
4 yearsDuration
£17,900Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
77%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by University of South Wales, the BSc (Hons) Applied Cyber Security (Including Foundation Year) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Newport, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Kickstart your career with expert cyber security education working on real-world cyber security projects while gaining hugely valuable skills and experience, with the added opportunity to undertake specialist certification. With increasing disruption to our critical systems and personal data, we need highly skilled cyber security graduates now more than ever. et within a university that has been recognised multiple times as Cyber University of the Year, this course offers hands-on experience with industry-standard tools, real-world projects, and strong links to employers. A minimum ielts score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, and 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Computing and IT Systems
Network Security Fundamentals
Cryptography and Encryption Technologies
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Operating Systems Security
Cybersecurity Risk Management and Compliance
Applied Security Project
UCAS Code:7B8F
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | DD |
| UCAS Points | 48 |
🗣️ 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
£17,900
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£71,600
Home Student Fee
£11,060
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Full-time fees per year. Part-time fees are £1,229 per 20 credits for UK students
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of South Wales
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £25,000 | £27,500 |
| 3 years | £13,000 | £19,500 | £25,000 |
| 5 years | £13,000 | £23,000 | £27,000 |
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▼ 35% below UK average salary
This course
£19,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ 23% below UK average salary
This course
£23,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
67%Working
5%Studying
13%Work & Study
9%Seeking Work
79%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
77%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
89%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
72%Learning resources
86%Student voice
70%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
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About University of South Wales
University of South Wales offers Applied Cyber Security (Including Foundation Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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