BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, and Project Management. Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, the programme offers an optional sandwich placement year. The course concludes with a research project in Cyber Security and Networks.
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Entry requirements
UCAS points: 112-120 A level: BBC-BBB at A Level BTEC: DDM in BTEC Extended Diploma T level: Merit overall from a T level qualification
What students say
Based on about 36 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 86%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 85%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 75%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 75 students who started
- Continued on course: 88%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 7%
What graduates do next
Based on about 11 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 40%
- Administrative occupations: 25%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 85%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 13%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 56%
- East Midlands: 13%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 5%
- South East: 2%
- South West: 3%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 90 students who started
- A levels: 81%
- Access course: 3%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 8%
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, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Systems And Networks
- Introduction To Cyber Security, Maths And Cryptography
- Professionalism And Employability
- Software Development
- Database Administration And Security
- Ethical Hacking And Intrusion Detection
- Project Based Learning
- Secure Network Services And Administration
- Undergraduate Sandwich Placement Applied Professional Diploma
- Advanced Penetration Testing And Information Security Management
- Enterprise Applications Management
- Project (Cyber Security And Networks)
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
- Network Security
- Offensive Forensics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Sheffield Hallam University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £28,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £52,000. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Sheffield Hallam University do next?
75% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
88% 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 Sheffield Hallam University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 109 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security at Sheffield Hallam 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 Sheffield Hallam University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at Sheffield Hallam University?
88% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.