Bachelor of Science (Hons) - Computer Science for Cyber Security
- 3 years
- Duration
- 17,750 GBP/year
- Price
- Sept 2025
- Start
- May 2025
- Deadline
- Bachelor
- Degree
- Campus
- Format
- Oxford / United Kingdom
- Location
- Oxford Brookes University
- School
Program description
Cybersecurity is viewed as a crucial issue by business and government, yet there is a shortage of experienced graduates in the field. You can enhance your practical experience by earning a degree in computer science for cyber security. Using top-notch professional tools and equipment, you will gain expertise and learn:
- computer systems
- programming
- networking
- computer science
- cyber security
- operating systems
- and software development
Our cutting-edge server and networking labs provide superb facilities where you will:
- audit existing networks and IT systems for security issues
- analyse malware
- design and implement secure software
A placement year in business is an option, and you'll work on a dissertation looking into a current issue or issue with cyber security. You can also pursue your CCNA certification via Cisco.
Program structure
Year 1
- Information Systems (15 credits)
- Problem Solving and Programming (double) (30 credits)
- Object Oriented Programming (15 credits)
- Foundations of Computing Systems (15 credits)
- Mathematics For Computing (15 credits)
- Basic Communications and PC Networking (15 credits)
- Introduction to Networks (15 credits)
Year 2
- Foundations of Computation (15 credits)
- Software Development with C and C++ (15 credits)
- Systems Programming (15 credits)
- Innovative Product Development (double) (30 credits)
- Foundations of Security (15 credits)
- Network Technologies (15 credits)
- WAN Technologies
Year 3 (Optional Work Placement)
Year 4 (Year 3 If No Placement)
- Software Engineering (15 credits)
- Cloud Computing and Internet of Things (15 credits)
- Secure of Programming (15 credits)
- Principles of Secure Operating Systems (15 credits)
- Malaware Analysis (15 credits)
- Bsc Cyber Security Project (30 credits)
- Network Security (15 credits)
- Dissertation in Computer Science for Cyber Security (double)
Optional Modules
- Communicating and Teaching Computer Science (15 credits)
- Independent Study Level 6 (15 credits)
Price
- Tuition Fee - 17,750 GBP per year
- Placement - 1,500 GBP
Requirements for applicants
General Entry Requirements
- Acceptable passes in five subjects (exceptionally four subjects) at GCSE or GCE including:
- one 12-unit vocational A-level, or
- two A-levels or two 6-unit vocational A-levels, or
- one A-level or 6-unit vocational A-level plus two AS-levels, or
- two 3-unit vocational A-levels
- A National Certificate or Diploma at a good standard.
- The International Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 24 points) or the European Baccalaureate Diploma (minimum of 60%).
- Five subjects in SCE with two at Higher level or one at Advanced Higher level.
- Three subjects in Scottish Highers or two at Advanced Higher level.
- Any other qualifications considered by the Academic Board to be of equivalent standard.
- A recognised access course
Specific entry requirements
- GCSE: Mathematics at grade 4/C minimum
- English Language at grade 4/C
English Language requirements
- IELTS: 6.0 overall with 6.0 in reading and writing, 5.5 in listening and speaking
About the university
The history of Oxford Brookes University spans more than 150 years. We began as a modest School of Art in rented classrooms and have expanded into one of the UK's top modern universities with a reputation for distinction in teaching and research on the local, national, and worldwide levels.
Our primary goal is to provide a top-notch educational experience that helps each of our graduates to be competent, self-assured, and prosperous. The standard of instruction students receive is an integral component of this.
Oxford Brookes works with a wide range of partners both domestically and internationally. Our connections are essential to improving our instruction, research, and information sharing. Additionally, they provide our students a wealth of placement, internship, and employment options.
In cooperation with our Associate College Partners as well as directly, we offer a variety of higher education and degree apprenticeships (ACPs).
