BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security is an undergraduate degree focused on the principles and practices of securing digital information, networks, and software systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Human Behaviour, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students may optionally undertake a placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers foundational concepts through Computer Systems Architecture and Networks, Cyber Security Fundamentals, Foundations of Computer Science, Professional Practice 1, Programming 1, and Programming 2. The second year progresses to Behavioural Cyber Security, Computer Networks, Database Systems, Ethical Hacking, Machine Learning in Cyber Security, and Professional Practice II. The final year involves advanced study through Cyber Security and Incident Response, Cyber Security Operations, Secure Software Development, Trustworthy Intelligent Systems, and the Cyber Security Project.
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Entry requirements
A level: BCC-BBC IB: We are happy to accept IB qualifications which achieve the required number of UCAS Tariff points.
What students say
Based on about 43 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 74%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 76%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Gained a higher qualification: 5%
- Left higher education: 20%
What graduates do next
Based on about 7 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Further study: 30%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 45%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 230 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 88%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- London: 1%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 165 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 4%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems Architecture and Networks
- Cyber Security Fundamentals
- Foundations of Computer Science
- Professional Practice 1
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Behavioural Cyber Security
- Computer Networks
- Database Systems
- Ethical Hacking
- Machine Learning in Cyber Security
- Professional Practice II
- Cyber Security and Incident Response
- Cyber Security Operations
- Cyber Security Project
- Secure Software Development
- Trustworthy Intelligent Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Edge Hill University earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £28,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £36,500. The £28,500 median after five years is £7,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Edge Hill 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 Cyber Security at Edge Hill University?
71% 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 Edge Hill University?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 111 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security at Edge Hill 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 Cyber Security at Edge Hill University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 20% left higher education.