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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I900

Cyber Security

University of Worcester
Worcester, England
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3 yearsDuration
£9,790Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
95%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of Worcester, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Worcester, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. You’ll develop essential skills in cyber and computer forensics to detect, defend and counteract security threats. You’ll develop knowledge and practical skills that support the protection of systems, networks and data on a variety of levels (such as individual, business, critical national infrastructure) – all supported by a sound understanding of computing principles. You'll explore planning methods and tools, learn cybersecurity policies and law, investigate strategies of defence and offence and gain an appreciation for human behaviours and needs. The course: - Is designed in cons... International tuition fees are £9,790 per year, home/UK fees are £17,200 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 78% student satisfaction rating.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Network Security and Infrastructure
Cryptography and Encryption
Digital Forensics and Investigation
Cybersecurity Threats and Defence Strategies
Security Policy and Compliance Law
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Final Year Project in Cyber Security
UCAS Code:I900
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£9,790

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£29,370

Home Student Fee

£17,200

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 Worcester

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£25,000£30,000£31,000
3 years£19,500£24,000£29,500
5 years£25,000£31,000£38,000

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 20% below UK average salary
This course
£24,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 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

45%Working
10%Studying
20%Work & Study
20%Seeking Work
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 average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
95%
Learning opportunities
86%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
90%
Organisation and management
88%
Learning resources
96%
Student voice
87%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
75%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: Subject-group average for this provider

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About University of Worcester

University of Worcester offers Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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