BSc Cyber Security
Manchester Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security is a cyber security degree centred on the protection of computer systems, networks, and data against digital threats. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, and Ethics & Professional Practice. Students can optionally complete an industry placement year or a foundation year as part of their studies. The first year covers foundational concepts through Introduction to Programming, Security and Forensic Fundamentals, and Web Development and Databases. The second year progresses to advanced topics with Ethical Hacking, Networks and Operating Systems, and Information Security Management. The final year includes a Final Year Project, alongside core modules such as Emerging Issues In Security, Privacy, and Forensics and Network Security. Optional modules allow students to explore areas like Rapid Applied Problem Solving, Sustainable Computing, Applied Cryptography, and Mobile UX Development.
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Entry requirements
A level: BBB IB: Pass the IB Diploma with minimum 30 points overall or 120 UCAS Tariff points from three Higher Level subjects, including HL5 in at least one of IT, Computing, Mathematics or a science subject. If you plan to meet the Level 2 course requirements through your IB Diploma you will need to achieve Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 5 in English and Higher Level 4 or Standard Level 4 in Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 56 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started
- Continued on course: 89%
- Left higher education: 11%
What graduates do next
Based on about 18 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 15%
- Welfare and housing associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 25%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 40 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 75%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 10%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 5%
- East of England: 5%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 150 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 6%
- Other HE qualification: 3%
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): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming
- Security and Forensic Fundamentals
- Web Development and Databases
- Team Project
- Interactive Learning Skills and Communication
- Ethical Hacking
- Cyber Security in Practice
- Networks and Operating Systems
- Information Security Management
- Final Year Project
- Emerging Issues In Security, Privacy, and Forensics
- Network Security
- Rapid Applied Problem Solving
- Sustainable Computing
- Applied Cryptography
- Mobile UX Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Manchester Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £38,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,000 and £53,500. The £38,500 median after five years is £2,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Manchester Metropolitan University do next?
80% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
81% 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 Manchester Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is BBB at A level, or 30 points in the IB. The average entrant had 137 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security at Manchester Metropolitan 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 Cyber Security at Manchester Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at Manchester Metropolitan University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.