BSc Cyber Security
About this course
The BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security is an undergraduate degree focused on protecting computer systems, networks and data from modern digital threats. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Statistics, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes the option of a placement year between the second and final years. The first year covers core computing principles and networks through modules such as Cyber Security Fundamentals, Applied Operating Systems, Computer Programming, and Mathematics for Computing. The second year advances into specialised defensive and investigative techniques, featuring compulsory study in System Security Attacks and Defences, Applied Cyber Forensics, Cyber Security Operations, and Applied Cryptography. The final year addresses advanced topics and emerging threats through modules including Ethical Hacking, Applied AI for Cyber Security, Network and Internet Forensics, and Cloud Computing.
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Entry requirements
Standard offer: 112 UCAS Tariff points. Learn more about UCAS Tariff points . Accelerate offer: 80 UCAS Tariff points. Find out more about BCU Accelerate . This course does not require evidence of GCSE qualifications. Please see A Level, BTEC and other Level 3 requirements below. A Level: A Level: 112 UCAS Tariff points / BBC (or equivalent) Must include one from Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at A Level or level 3 equivalent AS Level: Must be in a different subject to A Levels A maximum of four subjects will be considered Pearson BTEC (Diploma / Extended Diploma/ Extended Certificate): 112 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing Diploma accepted with one A Level or equivalent level 3 qualifications Extended Certificate accepted with two A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications T Level: Merit overall Accepted subjects: Digital Production, Design and Development; Digital Support Services; Digital Business Services; Media, Broadcast and Production Access to HE Diploma: Pass with 60 credits, 45 credits at level 3 Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics, or Computing OCR Cambridge Technical qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Accepted subjects: Technology, Science, or Computing NCFE CACHE Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Technology, Science, or Computing WJEC Level 3 qualifications: 112 UCAS Tariff points Considered alongside A Levels or equivalent level 3 qualifications, one of which must be Technology, Science, or Computing Irish Leaving Certificate (Highers): Minimum of 112 UCAS Tariff points, achieved in five Higher level subjects Required subjects: Technology, Science, Mathematics or Computing at Higher Level Scottish Higher / Advanced Higher: 112 UCAS Tariff points from three Advanced Highers (CCD) or two Advanced Highers (CD) plus two Highers (CC) Required subjects: One from Technolog
What students say
Based on about 85 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 86%
- Learning opportunities: 83%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 160 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 29 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 25%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 15%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Artistic, literary and media occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 70%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 330 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 74%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 6%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 195 students who started
- A levels: 93%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Applied Operating Systems
- Computer Programming
- Mathematics for Computing
- Network Fundamentals
- System Security Attacks and Defences
- Applied Cyber Forensics
- Cyber Security Operations
- Networking Technologies
- Applied Cryptography
- Ethical Hacking
- Applied AI for Cyber Security
- Network and Internet Forensics
- Cloud Computing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University earn?
The median salary is £26,000 after 15 months, £23,000 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £38,000. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University do next?
85% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University?
86% 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 Birmingham City University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at Birmingham City University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.