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Cybersecurity BSc (Hons)

Aston University

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  • Qualification

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

  • Location

    Main Site

  • Study mode

    Sandwich / Placement

  • Start date

    15-SEP-25

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Overview

This course will prepare you for a successful career in an exciting and in-demand sector. In this cutting-edge course, you'll delve into security dynamics and the art of risk management, exploring the human factors that shape cyber threats. You will gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity, as the curriculum uniquely intertwines cybersecurity concepts with the power of computer science skills.However, you won't just learn about cybersecurity you will gain practical training that exposes you to real-world scenarios. Engage in simulated cyber-attack and defence exercises that sharpen your problem-solving skills and give you a taste of the cybersecurity sector.


Assessment

The BSc Cybersecurity degree employs a range of authentic assessment methods, including portfolio work, coursework, quizzes, and exams. The initial two years have a 50/50 balance between immersive coursework and exams. As you head into the final year, there will be a shift towards more closed book exams.


Key course benefits:

- Our placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.- Ranked 13th in the UK for median earnings on average of £33,200 in the first year after graduation (LEO, 2023)- Gain specialist knowledge required to start a successful career in Cybersecurity

Application deadline

29 January

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 21,500per 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

A level

A level : CCC - BBB

Any subject:BBB: Standard offer.BBC: If the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B.BCC: Contextual offer (more details https://www2.aston.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/contextual-offer).Including a listed STEM (c) subject:BBC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects - Standard offer.BCC: including one of the listed STEM (c) subjects and if the student is also presenting either Core Maths or Extended Project Qualification (EPQ) grade B.CCC: including one of the list

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University information

Aston University

Aston University

  • University League Table

    39th

  • Campus address

    Aston University, Aston Triangle, Birmingham, Birmingham, B4 7ET, England

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Aston is renowned for its careers and employability support, the opportunities it provides for students to gain practical work experience, and Job Shop support.
Students have the opportunity to gain experience through internships, placements, projects and business start-ups, and connections to local alumni networks.
The university has a range of scholarships including a fully-funded Aston Enterprise Scholarship for a student with a winning business idea.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    39th out of 117 1

  • Entry standards

    / Max 227
    145 64%

    37th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    87.0 87%

    38th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.01 75%

    57th

    13

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