BSc Cybersecurity with Sandwich placement
Entry requirements
96 UCAS points A Levels - grades CCC / BCD BTEC L3 Extended Diploma or OCR Cambridge L3 Technical Extended Diploma - grade MMM Access to HE Diploma (60 credits) of which a minimum of 45 must be at Level 3 (96 UCAS point equivalence, minimum 45 credits at merit) T Levels with an overall grade of Pass and a minimum grade of C in Core. Use the UCAS Tariff calculator to check your qualifications and points Students must usually have studied for a minimum of two years post GCSE level. However, we will consider applications from mature students who do not have two years of post-16 study, where they have relevant work experience. Please see http://wlv.ac.uk/mature for further information. If you've got other qualifications or relevant experience, please contact The Gateway for further advice before applying. International entry requirements and application guidance can be found at http://www.wlv.ac.uk/international/apply English language requirements also apply
What students say
Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 91%
- Learning opportunities: 89%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 86%
- Organisation and management: 95%
- Learning resources: 86%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 265 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 81%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 8%
What graduates do next
Based on about 20 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 90%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 195 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 3%
- East Midlands: 7%
- West Midlands: 78%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 3%
- Wales: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 35 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 75%
- Access course: 5%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 5%
- Other qualifications: 15%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Bronze overall, Bronze for student experience, Bronze for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computational Mathematics
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Interactive 3D Applications and Academic Skills
- Internet Software Architecture and Databases
- Introductory Programming And Problem Solving
- Server Management and Virtualisation
- Collaborative Development
- Computer Networking
- Cybersecurity Architecture and Operations
- Ethical Hacking
- Network Security
- Data Mining
- Full stack Development
- Industrial Placement
- Digital Forensics
- Project and Professionalism
- Risk and Cybersecurity Management
- Advanced Full Stack Development
- Advanced Networks
- Big Data
- Cyber Threat Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cybersecurity with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £22,500 after 3 years, £26,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £21,000 and £35,500. The £26,000 median after five years is £10,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Cybersecurity with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cybersecurity with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton?
91% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cybersecurity with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cybersecurity with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has a compulsory placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Cybersecurity with Sandwich placement at University of Wolverhampton?
81% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.