BSc Computer Networks and Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Networks and Security is an undergraduate degree in Computer Networks and Security. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can undertake an optional placement year with organisations such as Airbus, GCHQ, and Vauxhall Motors. The course aligns with Cisco certification pathways and incorporates block teaching to focus on one subject at a time. The first year covers foundational concepts through Endpoint Security, Secure Coding, Computer Networks, and Foundation of Computing and Cyber Security. The second year progresses to advanced practical techniques via Secure Scripting and Business Applications, Enterprise Networking, Penetration Testing, and Industrial Cryptography. The final year involves specialised study and independent work through Network Security, Network Development, Emerging Technologies in Computer Networks and Security, Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security, Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime Investigation, and a compulsory Final Project.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112 A Level: BBC BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM Contextual Offer: DMU operates a generous contextual offer for students from underrepresented backgrounds in Higher Education. This is a minimum of one to two grade reduction from our typical offer and full details including eligibility criteria can be found at dmu.ac.uk/contextual T Levels: Merit Access to HE: Pass with 30 Level 3 credits at Merit International Baccalaureate (IB): 26 GCSEs: 5 x GCSEs at grade 4/C or above including English and Maths If English is not your first language, an IELTS score of 6.0 overall with 5.5 in each band (or equivalent) when you start the course is essential.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 86%: 51 offers from 59 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 6 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 87%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 71%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 80%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 47 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 62%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 3%
- Unemployed: 14%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 44%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 190 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 4%
- East Midlands: 51%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 13%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Foundation of Computing and Cyber Security
- Endpoint Security
- Secure Coding
- Computer Networks
- Secure Scripting and Business Applications
- Enterprise Networking
- Penetration Testing
- Industrial Cryptography
- Network Security
- Network Development
- Final Project
- Emerging Technologies in Computer Networks and Security
- Artificial Intelligence for Cyber Security
- Digital Forensics and Cyber Crime Investigation
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £35,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £26,500 and £47,000. The £35,000 median after five years is £1,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University do next?
79% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 83 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University?
86% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 51 offers from 59 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Is BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Networks and Security at De Montfort University?
80% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.