Plymouth,
United Kingdom
Type
Public
Degrees offered
Bachelor's Degree
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) in Plymouth United Kingdom | University of Plymouth
University of Plymouth
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Plymouth United Kingdom
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Qualification
Bachelor Degree with Honours
Languages
English
Delivery Mode
On-Campus
Tuition (2025)
GBP
18,100
(c. USD24,184.68)
Attendance
Full-time
Full-time Duration
36 months
Organizations worldwide face growing demands for robust cyber security measures. This program examines major data threats, including hacking attempts, malware creators, social engineering attacks, and digital threats like viruses, trojans, worms, botnets, and phishing schemes. Acquire expertise in creating, implementing, and overseeing secure digital infrastructures.
Apply your learning in our cutting-edge Security and Forensics Lab, collaborating with renowned experts while preparing for careers with intelligence agencies, major consulting firms, and defense industry leaders such as L3, Lockheed Martin, and BAE Systems.
The cyber security field offers diverse career paths in both corporate and government sectors. With advancing technologies and emerging threats, the job market for security professionals continues its rapid expansion.
Full-time program spanning 3 years (with optional industry placement).
Destination of Study
Subjects of Study
Language Requirements
English
IELTS 6.0
Qualification Requirements
UCAS tariff
120 - 128
GCSE: English C/4 and mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact the admissions team.
A levels: 120-128 points from a minimum of 2 A levels in any subject. Excluding general studies.
International Baccalaureate: 27-30 overall English and mathematics must be included.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM science related subjects: IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science (GCSE English C/4 and Mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact admissions team).
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All Access courses: 33 credits at merit and/or distinction and to include at least 12 level 3 credits in mathematics with merit. Including a minimum of GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4.
T level: Merit to Distinction depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T level pathways.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
120 - 128
GCSE: English C/4 and mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact the admissions team.
A levels: 120-128 points from a minimum of 2 A levels in any subject. Excluding general studies.
International Baccalaureate: 27-30 overall English and mathematics must be included.
18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM science related subjects: IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science (GCSE English C/4 and Mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact admissions team).
BTEC National Diploma modules
If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application.
All Access courses: 33 credits at merit and/or distinction and to include at least 12 level 3 credits in mathematics with merit. Including a minimum of GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4.
T level: Merit to Distinction depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T level pathways.
TOEFL IBT 76
Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18
IELTS 6.0
Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Tuition
GBP
18,100