BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security, a computing degree centred on secure systems, network protection, and software implementation. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Project Management, and Communication & Writing. The course includes a compulsory foundation year and offers an optional placement year. The first year covers the foundations through The Computing Challenge, Introduction to Networking, Programming, Computer Systems and Security, Systems Analysis and Database Design, and Web Technologies. The second year progresses with modules such as The Agile Professional, Information Security Management, Advanced Programming, Network Management, Digital Evidence and Incident Response, and Cyber Security. The final year includes the Honours Degree Project alongside core study in Secure Software and Malware Analysis, Penetration Testing, and Advanced Cyber Security. Optional modules in the final year allow students to study Wireless and Mobile Networks or Cloud Computing.
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Entry requirements
64 points at A2 BTEC Extended Diploma: MPP BTEC Diploma: MM Pass Access Course: 64 UCAS points International Baccalaureate Diploma: Pass including 64 points from Higher Level Subjects T Level: P (D or E) IELTS: 6.0 with no component lower than 5.5 GCSEs: 5 at grade C/4 including Maths and English or equivalent
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 76%
- Learning opportunities: 77%
- Assessment and feedback: 71%
- Academic support: 81%
- Organisation and management: 60%
- Learning resources: 75%
- Student voice: 65%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started
- Continued on course: 70%
- Left higher education: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 25 graduates, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- North West: 80%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- South East: 5%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 5%
Who gets in
Based on about 60 students who started
- A levels: 92%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
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, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Software Development
- Investigating IT
- Problem-solving for Computing
- Study Skills 1 - Learning How to Learn
- Study Skills 2 - Developing Academic Skills
- Foundation Mathematics
- The Computing Challenge
- Introduction to Networking
- Programming
- Computer Systems and Security
- Systems Analysis and Database Design
- Web Technologies
- The Agile Professional
- Information Security Management
- Advanced Programming
- Network Management
- Digital Evidence and Incident Response
- Cyber Security
- Honours Degree Project
- Secure Software and Malware Analysis
- Penetration Testing
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Wireless and Mobile Networks
- Cloud Computing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at University of Lancashire earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 3 years, £41,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £30,000 and £52,000. The £41,500 median after five years is £5,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security at University of Lancashire?
76% 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 University of Lancashire?
The average entrant had 113 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security at University of Lancashire 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 University of Lancashire include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at University of Lancashire?
70% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.