BSc Networks and Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) Networks and Cyber Security is a computer science and software engineering degree that focuses on computer networks, systems security, and infrastructure management. Core topics include Programming, Data Analysis, Ethics & Professional Practice, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional placement year. The course begins with Year 0 covering Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology, Introduction to Computers, Mathematics for Engineering and Technology, Introduction to Programming, and Interdisciplinary Team Project. Year 1 introduces Computer Fundamentals, Mathematics for Computing, Programming, Network Essentials, Introduction to Cyber Security, and Computing and Society. Year 2 advances into Communications and Networking, Software Engineering, Security Operations (SecOps), Networks and Cyber Management, Technological Innovations in Cyber Security, and Software Business. The final year comprises Internet and Wide Area Networks, Human Computer Interaction, Individual Project, and Digital Futures, alongside optional modules such as Digital Innovation and Transformation, Systems Development, Data Visualisation and Storytelling, and Deep Learning and Applications, culminating in an independent Individual Project.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 60 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 73%
- Assessment and feedback: 87%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 73%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 110 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 19 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 50%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 20%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 86%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 11%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Academic Study Skills for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Computers
- Mathematics for Engineering and Technology
- Introduction to Programming
- Interdisciplinary Team Project
- Computer Fundamentals
- Mathematics for Computing
- Programming
- Network Essentials
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Computing and Society
- Communications and Networking
- Software Engineering
- Security Operations (SecOps)
- Networks and Cyber Management
- Technological Innovations in Cyber Security
- Software Business
- Internet and Wide Area Networks
- Human Computer Interaction
- Individual Project
- Digital Futures
- Digital Innovation and Transformation
- Systems Development
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Deep Learning and Applications
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Networks and Cyber Security at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Networks and Cyber Security at Bournemouth University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Networks and Cyber Security at Bournemouth University?
75% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Networks and Cyber Security at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 105 UCAS points.
Does BSc Networks and Cyber Security at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Networks and Cyber Security at Bournemouth University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.