BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security, a computing degree centred on the protection of information systems, networks, and data against security threats and vulnerabilities. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Project Management, Critical & Analytical Thinking, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to undertake an optional professional placement year between the second and final years. The first year covers core computing foundations through Web Technologies, Introduction to Object Oriented Programming, IT Systems Fundamentals, and Introduction to Cyber Security. The second year progresses to Systems Analysis & Design, Distributed Systems, Operating Systems, and Computer Forensics. The final year involves advanced study and research through modules such as Computing Project, Ethical Hacking, Secure by Design, and Managing Cyber Risks.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff points: 104 A-level: BCC BTEC National Extended Diploma: DMM T-level: Merit
What students say
Based on about 9 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 75%
- Learning opportunities: 65%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 73%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 68%
- Student voice: 70%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 20 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 65%
- Left higher education: 35%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 55 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 5%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 64%
- East of England: 5%
- London: 2%
- South East: 7%
- South West: 11%
- Wales: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 10 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 80%
- Other HE qualification: 20%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Work Placement
- Overseas Work Placement
- Third Year Abroad
- Web Technologies
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- IT Systems Fundamentals
- Introduction to Cyber Security
- Responsible AI
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Systems Analysis & Design
- Distributed Systems
- Operating Systems
- Computer Forensics
- Mobile Application Development
- Interaction Design
- Computing Project
- Ethical Hacking
- Secure by Design
- Managing Cyber Risks
- Cyber Security
- Internet of Things
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at University of Worcester earn?
The median salary is £24,000 after 3 years, £31,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £25,500 and £37,000. The £31,000 median after five years is £5,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security at University of Worcester?
75% 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 Worcester?
The typical offer is BCC at A level. The average entrant had 97 UCAS points.
Does BSc Cyber Security at University of Worcester 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 Worcester?
65% of students continued into their second year, and 35% left higher education.