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.
University College Birmingham · Birmingham
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Develops technical skills for protecting systems and networks from cyber threats. Three years full-time, or four with a placement year. 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
- 96 UCAS tariff points.
- Sri Lankan qualifications
- A-level applicants assessed on the normal UCAS tariff; advanced entry possible with a relevant HND. International Foundation Diploma available for those not meeting direct entry.
- English (IELTS)
- 6.0 overall, no band below 5.5
- English alternatives
- Sri Lankan GCE O/L or A/L English at grade C or above accepted as equivalent to IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5), valid for 6 years.
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How we help
Your application, handled.
- We check your eligibility and documents.
- We prepare and submit your application to University College Birmingham.
- 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 ucb.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 University College Birmingham before you apply. Global Educational Consultants is an independent consultancy.