Cyber Security Management (with Foundation Year option)

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

UCAS Points

48 - 72 points

Avg. Graduate Salary

£28,000

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. Salary: £28,000

    Full-time including foundation year

    Duration: 4 Years

    Qualification: BSc (Hons)

    Location: Poole

    Avg. Salary: £28,000

    Career Prospects

    Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

    5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
    2139 Information technology professionals
    2134 Programmers and software development professionals
    2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
    2141 Web design professionals
    3131 IT operations technicians

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    UCAS Points

    104 - 120 points

    Avg. Salary

    £25,500

    Course Details

    Qualification
    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
    Study Mode
    Sandwich including foundation year
    Duration
    5 Years
    Start Date
    2025
    Academic Year
    2025
    Campus / Location
    Poole
    Scheme
    Undergraduate
    Subjects
    Software engineering
    Avg. Graduate Salary
    £28,000

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    Bournemouth University

    Poole

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