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Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    22-SEP-25

  • Duration

    3 Years

Course summary


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Course summary

- Learn how to provide in-depth cyber defences. - Develop your knowledge of network and application cyber security. - Understand the principles behind the tools and techniques used to secure data. - Create complex technical solutions to real-world security problems. On this course, you’ll develop a deep understanding of practical cyber security – including key concepts of networks, applications and systems. You’ll become a cyber security practitioner who understands and can build upon the fundamental principles – providing complex cyber defences to solve real-world problems.


How you learn

All our courses are designed around a set of key principles based on engaging you with the world, collaborating with others, challenging you to think in new ways, and providing you with a supportive environment in which you can thrive. You’ll start by developing practical skills in cyber security through lectures and hands-on tutorial sessions. Here you’ll build the knowledge, experience, understanding and critical thinking you need to solve cyber security problems. These sessions will build your insight of how and when to use appropriate processes, tools, technologies and management practices in areas including network fundamentals, cryptography, and information security. You’ll develop these skills further on real-world projects – collaborating in small teams to produce deliverables inspired by industry. Previous students have worked with the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit to develop security demos. Tackling real projects like these will help prepare you for a career in cyber security, all within a supportive learning environment. During your final year, you’ll create a significant cyber security deliverable, guided by a dedicated project supervisor. As part of this individual project, you’ll undertake research and apply new skills while you create a solution to a complex cyber security problem. The course team offers guidance and support throughout this process. The course encourages you to take an active approach to learning and self-development to develop highly sought-after cyber security skills through problem-solving activities, practical implementation and teamwork.  You learn through - lectures - hands-on lab sessions and tutorials - regular feedback - teamwork and group-based learning - practice-based applied learning - discussions - self-study You’ll be supported in your learning journey towards highly skilled, graduate level employment through several key areas. These include:- access to our unique student support triangle to help with your personal, academic and career development - access to our Skills Centre with one to ones, webinars and online resources, where you can get help with planning and structuring your assignments - industry-specific employability activities such as live projects, learning in simulated environments and networking opportunities


Applied learning

Work placements You’ll have the opportunity to complete a year-long work placement between your second and third year. A placement is widely recognised as the gold standard opportunity to gain personal and professional development through real-world experience. You will be encouraged to take up this opportunity, as it will benefit your long-term career prospects and salary level, as well as your academic achievements and degree classification. Your course will prepare you to succeed in your placement and you will be supported throughout it. Your placement will allow you to apply the knowledge and skills gained on your course, in areas such as information security, network intrusion, and cyber analysis.

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

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£ 16,655per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

Entry requirements

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QUALIFICATION TYPE

UCAS Points

UCAS Points : 112 - 120

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:BBC-BBB at A LevelDDM in BTEC Extended DiplomaMerit overall from a T-level qualificationA combination of qualifications, which may include AS Levels, EPQ and general studies.

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University information

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

Sheffield Hallam University

  • University League Table

    63rd

  • Campus address

    Sheffield Hallam University, City Campus, Howard Street, Sheffield, Sheffield, S1 1WB, England

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Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    75th out of 117 7

    14th out of 22 5

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    120 53%

    87th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    81.0 81%

    59th

    4

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    57th

    41

  • Entry standards

    / Max 151
    125 83%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    12th

    7

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    9th

    9

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