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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I752
Cyber Security (with a foundation year)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
4 yearsDuration
£16,750Per Year (Intl)
£27,000Avg. Graduate Salary
75%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (with a foundation year) at University of Staffordshire. Based in Stoke-on-Trent, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Most businesses rely on cyber security to protect their critical systems and stay one step ahead of criminals. Viruses, malicious attacks and hacking can cripple company software and place confidential data at risk. Complete our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree and your specialist skills will be in huge demand as employers grapple with these challenges. International tuition fees are £16,750 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 80% continuation rate, and 76% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Foundation Year Mathematics
Foundation Year Computing Essentials
Networking Fundamentals
Programming for Cyber Security
Cybersecurity Principles and Practices
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics and Investigation
Machine Learning for Security Analytics
UCAS Code:I752
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | AE |
| UCAS Points | 8 |
🗣️ 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
£16,750
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,000
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
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £27,000 | £32,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £27,500 | £35,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £33,000 | £44,500 |
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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £5,500 from year 3 to year 5
Indicative Data
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 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
71%Working
5%Studying
10%Work & Study
8%Seeking Work
78%Professional Jobs
Indicative Data
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-01 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
71%
Overall
Teaching on my course
75%Learning opportunities
71%Assessment and feedback
76%Academic support
83%Organisation and management
54%Learning resources
76%Student voice
60%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
73%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About University of Staffordshire
University of Staffordshire offers Cyber Security (with a foundation year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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