Teaches how to secure computer systems and networks, including ethical hacking and digital forensics topics. Suits school leavers interested in security careers; a four-year foundation-year route exists.
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Sri Lankan GCE A-levels equivalent to 88–128 UCAS tariff points depending on course (roughly CCS–ABB; Adult Nursing 112–136). Foundation year entry from 32–56 points. Year 3 advanced entry possible with a relevant HND at 55% or GPA 2.30.
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Scholarship information
Potential funding at Buckinghamshire New University
Vice Chancellor's International Student Scholarship: £1,500 off the first year for self-funded overseas undergraduates and £3,000 for postgraduates starting full-time taught degrees in 2026/27, with no application needed. An early payment discount is also offered.
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Programme overview
A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Teaches how to secure computer systems and networks, including ethical hacking and digital forensics topics. Suits school leavers interested in security careers; a four-year foundation-year route exists.
This 36-month undergraduate route concentrates on network and systems security, threat, vulnerability and risk assessment, incident response, governance and ethical security practice. The course record does not promise a placement, so students should judge it primarily by its curriculum, teaching approach and project opportunities.
Course focus
What you can expect to explore
Network and systems security
Threat, vulnerability and risk assessment
Incident response, governance and ethical security practice
Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
Skills development
Capabilities you can build
Security analysis
Threat modelling
Incident investigation
Risk communication
The balance of technical, academic and professional skills depends on the modules and assessments offered for your intake.
Learning experience
How you may learn
Applied work such as case studies, workshops, projects or problem-based tasks.
Independent study and progressively more complex assignments or projects.
Assessment may combine coursework, reports, presentations, examinations or projects; the exact balance is set by the university.
Who is this course for?
A strong fit for students who want to understand attacks, protect digital systems and communicate security risk clearly. Entry requirements still determine eligibility, and students should compare the official module list with their own career goals before applying.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Relevant career directions may include:
Cyber security analyst
Security operations analyst
Penetration tester
Information security consultant
These are examples, not guaranteed outcomes. Employment depends on your experience, location, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed.
Course contents
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Entry requirements
Can I apply?
Sri Lankan qualifications
Sri Lankan GCE A-levels equivalent to 88–128 UCAS tariff points depending on course (roughly CCS–ABB; Adult Nursing 112–136). Foundation year entry from 32–56 points. Year 3 advanced entry possible with a relevant HND at 55% or GPA 2.30.
English (IELTS)
6.0 overall, no element below 5.5
English alternatives
Sri Lankan O/L English grade C/Credit accepted for foundation and undergraduate entry; grade B (within the last 10 years) for Masters. Medium of instruction letters considered case by case.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on bucks.ac.uk. The expanded description is original GEC guidance built from the recorded course summary, award level and subject; it does not reproduce a university or partner listing word for word. Exact modules, teaching, assessment, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Buckinghamshire New University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.
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