Overview

As companies increasingly look to defend themselves against cyber attacks, the number of job openings is growing rapidly. If you have an interest in latest technologies, a flair for problem-solving and a capacity for quick thinking, a fulfilling career in cyber security is for you. The Cyber Security (Hons) is offered at the University of Derby .

Key facts

Benefit from our academic partnership with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec)

Use cutting-edge software development tools in our industry-standard laboratories, such as Microsoft Azure, Matlab, Encase, Wireshark, Nmap and Kali Linux

Take an optional industrial placement year which will add substance to your CV, broaden your professional networks and stand you in good stead for securing a rewarding job on graduation

Benefit from the flexibility of having the option to transfer to another course in our Computing portfolio after your first year

You won’t have any written exams as all assessment is through coursework

Careers

There is significant demand for skills in developing, maintaining and securing computer systems, as well as on the engineering side of security protocol development and research.
This degree delivers comprehensive training and equips you with the personal attributes you need for a variety of careers within the cyber security field.

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computational Mathematics

Computer Science

Programming

Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Databases

Digital Forensic Investigation

Ethical Hacking

Team Project

Communication and Security Protocols

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-21 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-06-30 00:00:00

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Derby, United Kingdom
Derby, United Kingdom
Derby, United Kingdom
Derby, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 192 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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PTE Academic

59

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points 112-120
A Level BBB-BBC
BTEC DDM-DMM
GCSE GCSE Maths and English Grade 4/Grade C (or above) or equivalent qualification
Access to HE Pass Access to HE Diploma with 60 credits: 45 at Level 3 with a minimum of Distinction: 15, Merit: 24, Pass: 6

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

17500 GBP / year

≈ 17500 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9535 GBP / year

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Living costs

Derby

United Kingdom

540 - 852 GBP / month

The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.

Funding

We have a range of scholarships, bursaries and discounts available to international students. You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship and the International Excellent Student Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application. The £2,000 Postgraduate (PGT) Scholarship is awarded automatically to most (non-EU) overseas applicants, subject to eligibility.
You will need to apply separately for the Vice-Chancellor’s Scholarship, the International Excellent Student Scholarship and the GREAT Scholarship, but all others are assessed for eligibility alongside your application.

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