Programme description
What you can expect to study
- Identify vulnerabilities and assess cyber risk.
- Learn defensive security and incident-response principles.
- Develop practical, ethical and analytical security skills.
Solent University · Southampton
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Teaches security principles, networks, ethical hacking and digital forensics. Foundation-year and year-in-industry routes are available. 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.
Career direction
Where it may lead
Possible career directions include:
- Cyber security analyst
- Security operations analyst
- Penetration tester
- Information security consultant
Career outcomes depend on experience, professional registration where applicable and the modules completed. We can help you compare the exact curriculum before you apply.
Entry requirements
Can I apply?
- Academic
- 104–120 UCAS points (or international equivalent)
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- Qualifications equivalent to UK A-levels; foundation year entry with Standard XII at 70% or above
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, minimum 5.5 in each component
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to Solent University.
- We help you meet any offer conditions and get your CAS.
- We guide your Student visa application.
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Course information checked October 2026 from the official course page on solent.ac.uk. The expanded description is a concise GEC summary based on the course record and subject area; module choices, professional recognition, fees, entry requirements and intakes can change. We confirm the latest details with Solent University before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.