BSc Cyber Security and Networks
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security and Networks, a software engineering degree focusing on the protection of computer systems, networks, and data infrastructure against digital threats. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, and Project Management. Students can choose to undertake an optional placement year, study abroad, or begin with a foundation year. The course starts with Year 0 covering foundational topics in Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness, Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills, Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills, Media and Communication Skills, and Computer Science in Practice. Year 1 introduces core concepts through Information Systems Modelling and Design, Software Development, Computer Systems and Networks, Web Technologies, Maths for Computing, and Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching). Year 2 advances into Database Systems, Cyber Security, Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice), Systems Administration, Data Communications and Networks, and Information Systems, Strategy and Management. The final year concludes with Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project), Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Computing, Project Management, Business Continuity Planning, and Advanced Topics in Cyber Security and Networks.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points You will need one of the following: 112 UCAS points (standard offer), or 96 UCAS points (contextual offer) Read more about contextual offer eligibility. Points must come from a Level 3 qualification listed on the UCAS tariff calculator. Accepted qualifications We accept: A Levels in at least two subjects BTEC Extended Diploma – DMM (standard) / MMM (contextual) BTEC Diploma – D*D* (standard) / DD (contextual) Access to HE Diploma T Levels International Baccalaureate – 24 points including a minimum of 15 points at Higher Level, and must include Mathematics at a Higher Level We also welcome applications from students who are taking Level 3 or higher qualifications not on the UCAS tariff calculator. These are assessed on a case-by-case basis. Additional requirements You will also need: GCSE English Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in English GCSE Mathematics Grade 4/C or Level 2 Functional Skills in Mathematics International qualifications We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications in addition to A-levels, the International Baccalaureate and BTEC qualifications. Please visit our International page for full details.
What students say
Based on about 45 final-year students who answered
- Teaching on my course: 97%
- Learning opportunities: 94%
- Assessment and feedback: 96%
- Academic support: 98%
- Organisation and management: 94%
- Learning resources: 96%
- Student voice: 97%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Business and public service associate professionals: 25%
- Elementary occupations: 25%
- Information Technology Professionals: 15%
- Sales occupations: 10%
- Teaching Professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 40%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 30%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 150 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 80%
- South East: 5%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 4%
- Foundation course: 2%
- Other HE qualification: 2%
- No formal qualifications: 2%
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
- Mental Wealth and Professional Fitness
- Creative and Technology Industries Study Skills
- Creative and Technology Industries Data Skills
- Media and Communication Skills
- Computer Science in Practice
- Information Systems Modelling and Design
- Software Development
- Computer Systems and Networks
- Web Technologies
- Maths for Computing
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 1 (IT Project Pitching)
- Database Systems
- Cyber Security
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 2 (Computing in Practice)
- Systems Administration
- Data Communications and Networks
- Information Systems, Strategy and Management
- Mental Wealth; Professional Life 3 (Project)
- Enterprise Architecture and Cloud Computing
- Project Management
- Business Continuity Planning
- Advanced Topics in Cyber Security and Networks
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Networks at University of East London earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £37,500. The £26,500 median after five years is £9,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Networks at University of East London do next?
70% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security and Networks at University of East London?
97% 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 and Networks at University of East London?
The typical offer is 24 points in the IB. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security and Networks at University of East London 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 and Networks at University of East London 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 Cyber Security and Networks at University of East London?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.