Computer Networks and Security with a Foundation Year
Birmingham City UniversityComputer Networks and Security with a Foundation Year BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Birmingham City University, based in Birmingham, taught full-time over 4 years. 85% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £27,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is CDD.
A-Level Entry
CDD
Typical offer · UCAS
UCAS Points
80 points
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
84.6%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£27,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Fascinated by cyber security in today’s society? It’s a key concern for modern organisations in our digital world. BSc Computer Networks and Security with a Foundation Year focuses on the practical needs of businesses that require high quality computer and network security, ensuring you’re equipped for a career in this increasingly important industry.
Birmingham City University is also home to Cisco Systems and the Microsoft Academy Centre.
About the Foundation Year
The Foundation Year course option enables you to study for our BSc (Hons) degree over an extended full-time duration of four years by including a Foundation Certificate (year one of four). The Foundation Certificate provides a broad study course that underpins the follow-on degree. In order to progress to the next year of your degree, it is necessary to achieve a pass in all of the modules of the Foundation Certificate.
Entry Requirements
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Birmingham
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £27,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ