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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site (Newcastle)
Full Time
SEP-25
3 Years
Select a an exam type
This degree in cyber security includes an industrial placement, equipping you with practical work experience and boosting your CV.
Course overview
You will learn about the design and development of dependable software systems.
Explore different aspects of computing science – such as games design, bioinformatics, and security – in your first two years.
Spend a year on an accredited, paid industrial placement between Stages 2 and 3.
Study specialist modules in Stage 3 – such as cryptographies and software verification technology – to develop skills and knowledge for your chosen career.
Careers support
Our degree programmes have been developed to ensure that you are gaining the transferable skills that employers like to see alongside your academic study. You will benefit from guest lectures from industry professionals, mock interviews and professional skills workshops.
The school annually hosts a week of intensive employability events. These have included:
Our award-winning Careers Service is one of the largest and best in the country, and we have strong links with employers. We provide an extensive range of opportunities to all students through our ncl+ initiative.
Exam type
A levelA level:
AAB Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
AAABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:45,M:0 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
34 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H1,H1,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*DD Grades / Points required
(excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).We are committed to encouraging the adoption of A level Computing. Students applying with an A level in Computing will receive favourable consideration.GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
Mathematics required at National 5, minimum grade B (or grade 2 Standard Grade or Intermediate 2 equivalent) if not offered at Higher Grade. Combinations of Highers and Advanced Highers accepted. Where a candidate bypasses the assessment for National 5 qualifications, a minimum of grade C in the Higher in Mathematics is required.Scottish qualifications can be taken in more than one sitting.
A level 3 unit in mathematical studies essential. At least 45 level 3 credits at distinction in a science subject.
Standard Level Mathematics or Mathematical Studies required at grade 5 if not offered at Higher Level.
Including Ordinary Level Mathematics required at grade O2 if not offered at Higher Level.
Minimum grade B or 6 in at least five GCSEs required, including Mathematics.
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