Cyber Security Management (with Foundation Year option)

Bournemouth University

Undergraduate BSc (Hons) Sandwich including foundation year 5 Years Software engineering

Cyber Security Management (with Foundation Year option) BSc (Hons) is an undergraduate degree at Bournemouth University, based in Poole, taught sandwich including foundation year over 5 years. Graduates earn £28,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Entry requires around 48 - 72 UCAS points.

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Typical offer · UCAS

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni

About this course

Are you interested in understanding and contributing to addressing the evolving security threats posed by cybercriminals, malware, and large-scale cyber-attacks? The rate and prevalence of such threats mean cybersecurity professionals are in high demand.

Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management at BU?

- Explore the evolving threat landscape and gain applied skills in building and managing secure systems

- Learn the fundamental concepts of psychology, business, law, and management that relate to cyber security in technology

- Become a strategic thinker and be a step ahead of the hackers – understanding the threats and implementing the solutions to combat them

- Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one

- You’ll be qualified to work in the security and/or forensic industry in roles such as police forensics investigator, forensics consultant, security advisor, information security analyst or cyber security analyst.

- You’ll be career-ready with 100% of our graduates in employment after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023).

Foundation Year: We have a Foundation Year option for students who do not meet the entry requirements for the degree course. This additional year of study will give you a grounding in the technical skills required for this course, building your confidence, knowledge and skills for further study. After successful completion of the Foundation Year, you will progress to the full degree.

Course accreditation

Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.

Entry Requirements

UCAS Tariff Points 48 - 72 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Sandwich including foundation year Shown above

Duration: 5 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000

Full-time including foundation year

Duration: 4 Years

Qualification: BSc (Hons)

Location: Poole

Avg. grad pay (5y): £28,000

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Course Details

Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Mode
Sandwich including foundation year
Duration
5 Years
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Poole
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Software engineering
Avg. Graduate Salary
£28,000