BSc Networks and Cyber Security (Extended Degree)
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Networks and Cyber Security (Extended Degree), an undergraduate computing degree focused on building, monitoring, and securing modern computer networks and digital systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Statistics, Research Methods, Project Management, Communication & Writing, Critical & Analytical Thinking, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, Human Behaviour, Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This four-year course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers students the option to undertake a professional work placement or a study abroad year. The first year establishes academic foundations and essential computing concepts through compulsory modules such as Computational Thinking, Computers & Society, Computing Fundamentals, Data Fundamentals, Introduction to Networks and Cyber Security, Programming, and Skills for Academic Success in a UK University. The second year introduces core technical and human-centred security topics via Human Factors in Cyber Security, Network Switching and Routing, and Secure Operating Systems, alongside optional modules covering software architecture, computer vision, data visualization, digital forensics, and mobile development. The final year focuses on advanced professional capabilities through compulsory modules including Advanced Security, Computing Project, Computing Group Project, Data Security and Governance, and Enterprise Networks and Security. Students also complete a substantial individual computing project to demonstrate their practical skills.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff: 56 to 72 Tariff Points Subject requirements: There are no specific subject requirements for this course.
What students say
Based on about 133 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 83%
- Learning opportunities: 79%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 270 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 2%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 73%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- 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 295 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 68%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 7%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 4%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 360 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 1%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 7%
- Other qualifications: 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): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Personal, Academic and Skills Development
- Digital Technologies
- Introduction to Information Systems
- Code wrangling for beginners
- Digital Society Case Study
- Introduction to Physical Computing
- Computational Thinking
- Computers & Society
- Computing Fundamentals
- Data Fundamentals
- Introduction to Networks and Cyber Security
- Programming
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Software Architecture
- Computer Vision
- Computing Consultancy Project
- Data Visualization
- Digital Forensics Incident Response
- Human Factors in Cyber Security
- IT Service Management
- Mobile & Web App Development
- Network Switching and Routing
- Indie Games Studio
- Secure Operating Systems
- Contemporary Issues in Computing and Digital Technologies
- Developing Digital and Professional Competence
- London Campus UG Internship
- London Campus Undergraduate Professional Practice
- London Campus UG Group Consultancy Project
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
- Work placement year
- Study abroad year
- Advanced Security
- Computing Project
- Computing Group Project
- Data Security and Governance
- Enterprise Networks and Security
- Skills for Academic Success in a UK University
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Networks and Cyber Security (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £25,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £42,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Networks and Cyber Security (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University do next?
82% 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 (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
83% 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 (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
The typical offer is CA at A level. The average entrant had 122 UCAS points.
Is BSc Networks and Cyber Security (Extended Degree) at Northumbria 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 Networks and Cyber Security (Extended Degree) at Northumbria 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 Networks and Cyber Security (Extended Degree) at Northumbria University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.