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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I753
Cyber Security (with a Placement Year)
University of StaffordshireStoke-on-Trent, England
4 yearsDuration
£17,085Per Year (Intl)
£25,000Avg. Graduate Salary
74%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (with a Placement 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 £17,085 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 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 72% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Cybersecurity Fundamentals and Threats
Network Security and Architecture
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Digital Forensics and Incident Response
Cryptography and Data Protection
Secure Software Development
Machine Learning for Cybersecurity
Placement Year
UCAS Code:I753
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC Other A Level combinations are possible to achieve 112 points |
| UCAS Points | 112 |
🗣️ 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
£17,085
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£68,340
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 — University of Staffordshire
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £24,000 | £25,000 | £27,000 |
| 3 years | £28,500 | £33,500 | £37,000 |
| 5 years | £40,000 | £46,500 | £56,000 |
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▲ 12% above UK average salary
This course
£33,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 55% above UK average salary
This course
£46,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £13,000 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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
79%
Overall
Teaching on my course
74%Learning opportunities
82%Assessment and feedback
77%Academic support
81%Organisation and management
74%Learning resources
88%Student voice
74%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
78%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 Placement Year) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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