BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Foundation Year, a software engineering degree encompassing the secure design, analysis, and implementation of modern IT security systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Statistics, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a mandatory foundation year to prepare students for undergraduate study. The first year covers academic skills, computing mathematics, web design and development, and software development. The second year focuses on computer hardware, discrete structures, problem-solving, and database management through compulsory modules such as Computer Architecture, Mathematics for Computing, Programming, Cyber Security in Society, Algorithms and Data Types, and Information Systems and Databases. Year three introduces applied cryptography, computational theory, artificial intelligence, and network protection via Applied Cryptography, Theory of Computation, Artificial Intelligence, Networks and Security, Cyber Threat Analysis, and Computing Group Project. The final year explores enterprise security, advanced threats, and cybercrime through Enterprise Security Management, Advanced Topics in Cyber Security, Cyber Crime, Machine Learning, and a substantial independent Project.
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Entry requirements
72 UCAS points required from level 3 qualifications. These can include: A-Levels at grades B and C (if you have two A-Levels) or grades D, D and D (if you have three), or above BTEC Extended Diploma with Merit, Merit, Pass Access to HE Diploma T-Levels You also need GCSE English and Maths (grade 9-4 / A*-C) or Level 2 equivalents.
What students say
Based on about 17 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 93%
- Learning opportunities: 90%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 94%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 84%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 15 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 25%
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: 45%
- Working and studying: 30%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Elementary occupations: 20%
- Administrative occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 60%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 50 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East of England: 10%
- London: 65%
- South East: 15%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 85%
- Access course: 5%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- 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, Gold for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Study Skills for Success
- Introduction to Computing Mathematics
- Introduction to Web Design and Development
- Personalised Learning
- Introduction to Computer Technologies
- Introduction to Software Development
- Computer Architecture
- Mathematics for Computing
- Programming
- Cyber Security in Society
- Algorithms and Data Types
- Information Systems and Databases
- Applied Cryptography
- Theory of Computation
- Artificial Intelligence
- Networks and Security
- Cyber Threat Analysis
- Computing Group Project
- Enterprise Security Management
- Advanced Topics in Cyber Security
- Cyber Crime
- Machine Learning
- Project
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year at University of West London earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £23,500 and £48,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year at University of West London 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
93% 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 with Foundation Year at University of West London?
The typical offer is BC at A level. The average entrant had 49 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year at University of West London accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security with Foundation Year at University of West London?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 25% left higher education.