BSc Applied Cyber Security including Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Applied Cyber Security including Foundation Year, a computing degree centred on cyber security concepts, information systems, and foundational software development. Core topics include Programming. The course begins with a mandatory foundation year. The initial foundation year establishes fundamental academic skills and core technical concepts through compulsory study of Starting your University Journey, Programming Fundamentals: First Steps into Software Development, Data Solutions That Drive Change, and The Impact Challenge. These modules introduce software development practices, information systems, and databases.
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Entry requirements
UCAS Points: 48 (or above) Typical qualification requirements: A-Level: DD Welsh BACC: N/A BTEC: BTEC Extended Diploma Pass Pass Pass or BTEC Diploma Pass Pass. Access to HE: Pass Access to HE Diploma with a minimum of 48 UCAS Tariff points. T Level: Pass (D or E) Additional Requirements: The University normally requires a minimum 5 GCSEs including Mathematics and English at Grade C 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
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 20%
- Elementary occupations: 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%
Modules
- Starting your University Journey
- Programming Fundamentals: First Steps into Software Development
- Data Solutions That Drive Change
- The Impact Challenge
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Applied Cyber Security including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year 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 including Foundation Year at University of South Wales?
The typical offer is DD at A level. The average entrant had 107 UCAS points.