Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Our BSc Cybersecurity course is offered as either a four year course with integrated placement year. We aim to produce computing graduates who specialise in cybersecurity. The practical orientation of our programmes, and industry input, will enable you to gain the range of professional and technical skills you will need to start a career in cybersecurity. Throughout the course, you will develop expertise in cybersecurity and the key applications of computing science in each year of the programme. Particular emphasis is placed on applications in industry and commerce. You will focus on a range of topics including security management, designing secure systems and human factors in security. Career prospects continue to be strong for our students with their sound understanding of the principles and practical applications of computing. The majority of our Computer Science graduates find stimulating and rewarding positions in computing related activities with suppliers and users or within a wide range of careers for which a university degree is a prerequisite. Key course benefits:
- Our placement year offers you the opportunity to gain valuable experience and set your studies in the context of a working environment, designed to boost your future employment prospects.
- Ranked Top 20 in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (The Guardian University Guide 2023)
- Gain specialist knowledge required to start a successful career in Cybersecurity
- Aston Computer Science graduates go on to earn £6,500 more than the sector average, three years after graduation (LEO, 2021)
Modules
Year One Professional and Social Aspects of Computing Security Thinking and Fundamentals Computer Systems Internet Applications and Database Design Mathematics for Computing Professionals Object Oriented Programming Year Two Team Project Operating Systems Secure Network Services Introduction to Distributed Systems Data Encryption, Data Integrity and Authentication Human Factors in Security Programming Language Concepts Year Three Optional Placement Final Year Core Modules: Individual Project Secure Programming Security Governance, Risk Management and Policy Optional Modules (choose three): Delivering Secure Software System Management, Access and Control Cyber Crime, Cyber Law and Privacy Digital Forensics System Administration Techniques for Data Analysis (Data Mining)
How to apply
31Jan
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
- Course code:
- I190
- Institution code:
- A80
- Campus name:
- Main Site
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - BBB - BCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DDM
Access to HE Diploma - D: 30 credits M: 15 credits
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 31 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - D
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
Go onto work and study
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9250 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9250 | Year 1 |
| International | £21100 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
For Sandwich courses the placement fee is £1250 for Home/UK students and £2,500 for International students.
For Home students: Tuition fees for UK/Home students may change in line with government policy. When undertaking a placement year, a placement year fee applies.
For International students: The International students fee is a fixed annual fee for the duration of the Programme, except whilst on placement when a placement year fee applies.
Provider information
Aston University, Birmingham
Aston Triangle
Birmingham
B4 7ET