BSc Applied Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Software Engineering and Creative Computing. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Research Methods, and Ethics & Professional Practice. The programme features a Cyber Dissertation Project and covers cyber security applications across law enforcement, government, and private sectors.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 104 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A Level: BCC Welsh BACC: Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales Grade C/B and BC - CC at A Level BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Distinction Merit Merit Access to HE: Pass the Access to HE Diploma and obtain a minimum of 104 UCAS tariff points T Level: Pass (C and above) Additional requirements include: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics/Numeracy and English at Grade C or Grade 4 or above, or their equivalent, but consideration is given to individual circumstances.
What students say
Based on about 23 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 88%
- Organisation and management: 81%
- Learning resources: 90%
- Student voice: 75%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 50%
- Working and studying: 20%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 55%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 410 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 2%
- London: 3%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 8%
- Wales: 74%
Who gets in
Based on about 105 students who started
- A levels: 63%
- Baccalaureate: 2%
- A degree: 8%
- Other HE qualification: 15%
- Other qualifications: 12%
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.
Modules
- Professionalism and Employability*
- Cyber Security Tools and Practices
- Computer Systems and Security
- Network Configuration
- Programming
- Information Security and Governance
- Web Applications and Cloud Security
- Post Incident Analysis
- Secure Systems
- Compliance and Risk Management
- Cyber Crime Research Project*
- Critical Systems and Infrastructure
- Security Operations and Penetration Testing
- Cyber Dissertation Project*
- Secure Operations and Incident Management
- The Cyber Professional in Practice*
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Cyber Security at University of South Wales earn?
The median salary is £25,000 after 15 months, £24,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,000 and £39,500. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Applied Cyber Security at University of South Wales 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 Applied Cyber Security at University of South Wales?
82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Applied Cyber Security at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.
Is BSc Applied Cyber Security at University of South Wales 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.