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Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Brighton - UCAS

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Course summary

The UK cyber security market is regarded as the largest in Europe. The increasing threat of cyber attacks has led to greater spending on security in all sectors. Our applied course will prepare you for a career as a cyber security professional, a role highly valued by employers nationally and internationally. You’ll design and develop secure digital systems that meet current and future needs, and you'll explore software development, software-hardware interface design and artificial intelligence (AI). Project work and work placements put learning into practice and let you show potential employers what you are capable of. And professionals will come and share their expertise, giving you the benefit of their experience.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
I100
Institution code:
B72
Campus name:
Brighton
Campus code:
B

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

Foundation degree/HND May enable applicants to start the course in year 2 or 3. Applicants who have studied before or have relevant experience: A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards the course, and could mean that the applicant does not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2.

This course may be available at alternative locations, please check if other course options are available

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Foundation Degree/HND May enable applicants to start the course in year 2. Applicants who have studied before or have relevant experience: A qualification, HE credits or relevant experience may count towards the course, and could mean that the applicant does not have to take some elements of the course or can start in year 2.


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)66.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
65%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
90%
Go onto work and study

The number of student respondents and response rates can be important in interpreting the data – it is important to note your experience may be different from theirs. This data will be based on the subject area rather than the specific course. Read more about this data on the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £13842* Year 1
England £9250 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9250 Year 1
Scotland £9250 Year 1
Wales £9250 Year 1
Channel Islands £9250 Year 1
Republic of Ireland £9250 Year 1
International £13842* Year 1

*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please note that the £13,842 international fee is for classroom based courses and provisional for 2023. For lab based courses a higher fee of £14,892 applies. EU students will be charged international fees unless they have settled status awarded by the UK Government's Settlement Scheme. Further tuition fees are payable for each subsequent year of study and are subject to an annual increase of no more than 5% or RPI (whichever is the greater). The annual increase for UK/EU students, who are subject to regulated fees, will increase no more than the statutory maximum fee. The tuition fee you have to pay depends on a number of factors including the kind of course you take, and whether you study full-time or part-time. If you are studying part-time you will normally be charged on a pro rata basis depending on the number of modules you take. If your course includes a sandwich year option you will pay a reduced fee during this year; £1,370 for home students and £2,120 for international students. All fees should be checked against the information listed on the course page on our website: www.brighton.ac.uk/courses as specific details will be included there. You may have to pay additional costs during your studies. The cost of optional activities is not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees, can be found on our website.
Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Brighton - UCAS