BSc (Hons) Cyber Security in Manchester United Kingdom | Manchester Metropolitan University

Manchester Metropolitan University | Manchester United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP 20,000
(c. USD26,685)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months

As digital technology becomes increasingly embedded in our homes, workplaces, and public infrastructure, cyber threats are growing more prevalent and severe. Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security program equips you to combat these challenges by developing expertise in breach investigation and secure system implementation. You'll focus on recognizing various cyber threats and defense strategies, detecting and countering network intrusions, ethical hacking methodologies, and practical cryptography applications. Given the sensitive nature of personal data, you'll also examine the legal and ethical dimensions of cybersecurity. The curriculum provides comprehensive knowledge of fundamental computing areas including programming, computational mathematics, database systems, networking, and operating systems. Collaborative projects will sharpen your logical reasoning and problem-solving abilities through critical analysis. Upon completion, you'll possess sought-after skills applicable across both government and commercial sectors in our technology-driven society. Career opportunities This cybersecurity degree opens doors to numerous roles in this rapidly expanding field. Graduates are well-prepared for positions like cybersecurity analyst or digital forensics specialist. The program also provides a foundation for broader IT careers including software engineering, systems analysis, IT administration, and technology management roles serving diverse organizations. The versatile skills acquired through this program are attractive to employers across various sectors, creating potential opportunities in project coordination, online commerce, scientific inquiry, education, and beyond. Manchester serves as a thriving center for digital innovation. With MediaCityUK nearby and a vibrant ecosystem of established firms and tech startups, the region offers exceptional potential for technological partnerships. Located in Manchester's innovation-rich Oxford Road Corridor, our Computing and Mathematics Department maintains strong connections with leading digital media and technology enterprises.


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Subjects of Study

Language Requirements

English
IELTS 6.0

Qualification Requirements

GCE A levels - grades BBB, and to include minimum grade B in one of the following subjects: IT, Computer Science, Mathematics, CCEA Digital Technology, Software Systems Development or a science subject.

Pearson BTEC National Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma - grade DDD in IT or Computing. Applicants with a qualification in Applied Science or Engineering will be considered on a case-by-case basis. Creative Digital Media Production is NOT accepted. 

Access to HE Diploma - Pass overall in Computing, IT or Science with a minimum 122 UCAS Tariff points

T level - Overall grade Merit in Digital Production, Design and Development. Applicants with T level in Digital Business Services, Digital Support Services or Science will be considered on a case-by-case basis.

IB Diploma - Pass overall with a minimum overall score of 30 or minimum 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing. Mathematics or a science subject.

Other Level 3 qualifications equivalent to GCE A level are also considered. The equivalent of A level grade B in a relevant subject will be required as part of any offer.

A maximum of three A level-equivalent qualifications will be accepted towards meeting the UCAS tariff requirement. 

AS levels, or qualifications equivalent to AS level, are not accepted. The Extended Project qualification (EPQ) may be accepted towards entry, in conjunction with two A level-equivalent qualifications.

Please contact the University directly if you are unsure whether you meet the minimum entry requirements for the course.

Specific GCSE requirements

GCSE grade C/4 in English Language or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills English

and

GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics or equivalent, e.g. Pass in Level 2 Functional Skills Mathematics

IELTS 6.0, with no component below 5.5 TOEFL IBT Overall score: 79 With no individual test score below: Listening: 17 Reading: 18 Speaking: 20 Writing : 17

Tuition GBP 20,000

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