BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security, a cyber security degree centred on safeguarding IT infrastructure, defending against digital threats, and investigating cyber incidents. Core topics include Programming, Embedded Systems, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to study over three years full-time, or four years full-time with a professional placement year, and part-time study is also available. The first year covers core computing principles through modules such as Fundamentals of Cyber Security, CodeLab I, Introduction to Computing, Digital Forensics, Databases, and Web Development I. The second year expands technical capabilities with Network Administration, CodeLab II, Intrusion Analysis and Response, Cyber Resilience, Web Development II, Software Engineering, Data Visualisation, Physical Computing, Artificial Intelligence, and the Professional Placement Year. The final year involves advanced study and independent investigation through Cyber Crime, Law and Ethics, Research Project, Securing the Internet of Things, Cyber Offence, Cyber Defence, and Critical Infrastructure.
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Entry requirements
We accept a wide range of qualifications for entry to our undergraduate programmes. The main ones are listed below: A Level – grades BBB-BCC. No specific subject required. BTEC – Extended Diploma grades from Distinction Distinction Merit (DDM) to Distinction Merit Merit (DMM). No specific subject required. T Levels – grade Merit. No specific subject required. International Baccalaureate – a minimum of 32 points. No specific subject required. Access to HE courses – Access to HE Diploma or Access to HE Certificate (60 credits, 45 of which must be Level 3, at Merit or higher). No specific subject required. If you don’t meet the entry requirements above, we may be able to accept your prior learning or experience from outside of formal education. See our Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) page to learn more. English Language Requirements for International and EU Applicants IELTS 6.0 – for visa nationals, with a minimum score of IELTS 5.5 in each element.
What students say
Based on about 11 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 94%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 97%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- CodeLab I
- Introduction to Computing
- Digital Forensics
- Databases
- Web Development I
- Network Administration
- CodeLab II
- Intrusion Analysis and Response
- Cyber Resilience
- Web Development II
- Software Engineering
- Data Visualisation
- Physical Computing
- Artificial Intelligence
- Professional Placement Year
- Cyber Crime, Law and Ethics
- Research Project
- Securing the Internet of Things
- Cyber Offence
- Cyber Defence
- Critical Infrastructure
Questions about this course
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security at Bath Spa University?
94% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Security at Bath Spa University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 32 points in the IB. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at Bath Spa University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.