Cyber Security
Buckinghamshire New University
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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High Wycombe Campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

3 Years

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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High Wycombe Campus

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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

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High Wycombe Campus

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Duration

3 Years

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Cyber security is an increasingly important area to build a rewarding career in. On our practical BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree programme, we will help prepare you for a successful future in this field. Thanks to our close involvement with the sector, you can be sure we’ll help you develop the skills employers are looking for.Cyber-attacks are among the main security issues facing organisations in the information age. Today, all organisations operate with a potential information security ...Read more

Cyber security is an increasingly important area to build a rewarding career in. On our practical BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree programme, we will help prepare you for a successful future in this field. Thanks to our close involvement with the sector, you can be sure we’ll help you develop the skills employers are looking for.Cyber-attacks are among the main security issues facing organisations in the information age. Today, all organisations operate with a potential information security risk and will need to implement strategies to protect their IT systems and data.Although society has become increasingly reliant on information technology and internet-based services, cyber security skills and capability are not currently increasing at a comparable rate.As the sector is growing, so will the demand for cyber security professionals who have achieved the requisite standards and certification.This course is also offered as a four-year programme, including an initial Foundation Year. The Foundation Year will allow you to develop your academic study skills and build confidence in your abilities, identifying your own strengths and development needs for progression onto an undergraduate programme.

Key stats

WUSCA ranking:
WUSCA student ranking
These are the 2025 rankings, based on ratings given by past and current students.
17/279
CUG Ranking
CUG Ranking
Source: Complete University Guide 2025
106th
Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 88 = 12% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
12%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
80%
Average salary
Average salary
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
Computer Science graduate salary at this uni
£21,000
UK Computer Science graduate salary
£25,000

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Entry requirements

Exam type

A level

A level:

BCC - CCD Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

88 - 112 Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

DMM - MMP Grades / Points required

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Popular A-level subjects

Computer Science

Top 5 A-levels taken by students who study this subject at uni.

Mathematics
25%
Information & Communication technology
21%
Biology
14%
Computing
14%
Media Studies
14%
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Tuition fees

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Domestic

£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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Students from England

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Scotland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Wales

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Northern Ireland

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£9,535 per year

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Students from Channel Islands

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£15,150 per year

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Students from EU

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£15,150 per year

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Uni info

Buckinghamshire New University
Queen Alexandra Road High Wycombe Buckinghamshire HP11 2JZ United Kingdom
Nearest train station: High Wycombe  0.2 miles away

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