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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Prepares students for careers as cyber security professionals in a growing, well-paid field. The programme develops secure systems, networks, digital investigation, risk management and responsible security practice. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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A clearer look at BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Prepares students for careers as cyber security professionals in a growing, well-paid field. The programme develops secure systems, networks, digital investigation, risk management and responsible security practice. At undergraduate level, the course develops subject knowledge progressively alongside practical, analytical and transferable skills.
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
Published course content for this programme.
19 curriculum items were captured from the university’s official course page. These may include modules, course units or published curriculum topics, and can change by intake, pathway and availability.
- 01Foundations of Computer Science and Academic SkillsPublished course content
- 02ProgrammingPublished course content
- 03Maths for ComputingPublished course content
- 04Modern Operating SystemsPublished course content
- 05Networking PrinciplesPublished course content
- 06Security FundamentalsPublished course content
- 07Computer Systems ArchitecturePublished course content
- 08Cloud TechnologiesPublished course content
- 09Ethical Hacking and Pen TestingPublished course content
- 10Enterprise Operating SystemsPublished course content
- 11Scaling NetworksPublished course content
- 12Programming for Cyber SecurityPublished course content
- 13Research and Professional IssuesPublished course content
- 14ProjectPublished course content
- 15Information Security ManagementPublished course content
- 16Digital ForensicsPublished course content
- 17Operations ManagementPublished course content
- 18Machine Learning for Cyber DefencePublished course content
- 19Learning ActivitiesPublished course content
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 96 UCAS points (A-levels, BTECs and other tariff qualifications accepted).
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Sri Lanka Advanced Level with grades A, B and C for Year 1; Sri Lanka National Diploma/Certificate considered (subject to grade). Foundation/Access: O-Levels at credit and distinction level.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on greatermanchester.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 University of Greater Manchester before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.