7May
Undergraduate This course is subject to validation. You can still apply for this course while it is being approved.
University of Brighton has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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Course summary
Cyber security professionals play a crucial role in preventing data breaches, protecting privacy and ensuring a safer and more secure digital environment for individuals, governments and organisations. Our practical Computer Science with Cyber Security degree will prepare you for a career as a cyber security professional. You’ll design and develop software systems using cyber security techniques and build professional skills valued by employers. Your project work and the opportunities for work placement put learning into practice and let you show potential employers what you are capable of. TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
- Build a portfolio of project work.
- Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.
- Work with programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and operating systems including Linux, iOS, Windows, and Android.
- Specialist facilities such as CISCO certified communications and cybersecurity lab, usability lab, and Simulation Suite.
- Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.
Modules
Year 1 Introduction to Programming Introduction to Cyber Security Computing Technologies Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Introduction to Web Development Working in the Computing Industry Year 2 Network Security Object-oriented Development and Testing Secure Systems Analysis and Design Security and Dependability Integrated Group Project Options* Database Management Systems Embedded Systems Mobile Application Development Intelligent Systems 1 Final year The Computing Project Information Security Management Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law Options* Usability Evaluation Object-Oriented Design and Architecture Marketing for Software Products Project Management Advanced Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law New Horizons in Computing Programming Languages, Concurrency and Client Server Computing Advanced Mobile Application Development *Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
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.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 104 - 120 points
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DMM
Access to HE Diploma - M: 24 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 26 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3, H4
T Level - M
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
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | 6.0 overall with a minimum of 5.5. in each element, or equivalent English Language qualification. |
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Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £9535 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
| EU | £17250 | Year 1 |
| International | £17250 | Year 1 |
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
The fees listed in the table above are for full-time UK undergraduate students in academic year 2025-26. You will pay further fees in each year of your course. Fees may increase each year. UK undergraduate and certain postgraduate fees are regulated by the UK government. The annual fee increase will not exceed the UK government's maximum regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year. Many of our courses include the option of a salaried placement year. Tuition fees for a placement year are charged at a lower rate of £1850. The international tuition fees listed above are for full-time courses during the academic year 2025-26. Further tuition fees are payable in each year of study. Non-regulated tuition fees, which usually apply to international students and UK postgraduate students* are subject to an annual increase of a maximum of 5% or the Consumer Prices Index (CPI), whichever is higher.
*Some designated postgraduate courses are regulated by the UK government – the annual fee increase for eligible UK / Home students on these designated courses will not exceed the UK government’s regulated tuition fee limit set for the relevant academic year.
Provider information
University of Brighton
Mithras House
Lewes Road
Brighton
BN2 4AT