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Cybersecurity at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS

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This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

Aston University, Birmingham has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

Course summary

This cutting-edge programme equips you with the skills and knowledge to navigate the complexities of the digital world while defending against cyber threats. Course outline This course will prepare you for a successful career in an exciting and in-demand sector. In this cutting-edge course, you'll delve into security dynamics and the art of risk management, exploring the human factors that shape cyber threats. You will gain a holistic understanding of cybersecurity, as the curriculum uniquely intertwines cybersecurity concepts with the power of computer science skills. However, you won't just learn about cybersecurity you will gain practical training that exposes you to real-world scenarios. Engage in simulated cyber-attack and defence exercises that sharpen your problem-solving skills and give you a taste of the cybersecurity sector. Key benefits

  • Professionally accredited* – Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
  • Power up your future – Develop the skills employers around the globe look for. Gain an edge in a fast-changing world and thrive in your career with Aston Power Skills.
  • Gold standard teaching – Aston University was awarded Gold – the highest possible rating for the Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF, 2023)
  • Earn more – Our graduates are among the highest paid in the country, earning on average £31,400 one year after graduating (Computing; Longitudinal Education Outcomes, 2024)
  • Excellent prospects - Ranked 8th in the UK for ‘graduate prospects – on track’ (Computer Science; Complete University Guide, 2025)
  • Highly ranked - Ranked 12th overall in the UK for Computer Science and Information Systems (Guardian, 2025)
Where can this degree take me? The transferable skills that our computer science programmes provide mean that our graduates are successful in finding employment in a wide range of roles such as:
  • Software engineer
  • Cloud engineer
  • DevOps engineer
  • Security analyst
  • Technical consultant
  • Web developer
  • Business analyst
  • Graduate data engineer
Our graduates have gone on to work at companies such as Microsoft, IBM UK Ltd, Barclays Bank, BAE Systems, Amazon, Deloitte, Vodafone, and Sony. Professional accreditation *This programme is accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT. As part of the standard process, it is currently undergoing re-accreditation, with confirmation expected before September 2025.

Modules

For a full list of modules and course objectives, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/cybersecurity-bsc

Assessment method

For more information on how this course is assessed, visit the course page on Aston University's website: https://www.aston.ac.uk/study/courses/cybersecurity-bsc

How to apply

This course is not open to application until the 13th May 2025.

14Jan

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

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

England £9535 Year 1
Northern Ireland £9535 Year 1
Scotland £9535 Year 1
Wales £9535 Year 1
International £21500 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

UK students (Home Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £9,535 (subject to the passing of legislation implementing the Government’s policy to increase the maximum tuition fee from £9,250, payable by Home Undergraduate students on full-time courses). The fee for the placement year is £1,250. International students (Overseas Undergraduate): The annual tuition fee for the programme commencing in academic year 2025/26 will be £21,500. The fee for the placement year is £2,500. All students: The duration of your programme is set out above and you will be responsible for the payment of an annual tuition fee in each of these years. The University reserves the right to increase tuition fees annually in accordance with its Terms and Conditions (aston.ac.uk/sites/default/files/2024-12/Terms_and_Conditions_of_Enrolment_2025-6.pdf) and subject at all times to the maximum tuition fee caps set by Government from time to time. This means that your total tuition fee may be higher than stated above, but your total tuition fee will never increase by more than 6% year on year. An increase in fees will allow the University to cover the increased costs of delivering the course and ensure it is able to maintain high standards of education and facilities.
Cybersecurity at Aston University, Birmingham - UCAS