Overview

On the Cyber Security with Foundation Year (Honours) course from Sheffield Hallam University upon completing the foundation year, you progress to a degree that is accredited by the British Computer Society and accordingly includes a number of topics fundamental to all computing studies, including principles of security, computing, architecture and networking, databases and programming.

Key facts

Prepare for the degree with an extra foundation year at the start.

Learn about aspects of cyber security including penetration testing, systems and network vulnerability assessment and mitigation, ethical hacking, network intrusion detection analysis and prevention.

Develop your knowledge in web security, mobile device security and management of security policies.

Careers and opportunities

Employers regularly visit to recruit graduates and contribute to teaching.

Companies that have recruited BSc (Honours) Cyber Security graduates include:

Cisco

Citrix

3Squared

Next

Servelec Group

Hewlett-Packard

IBM

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Info-Assure

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Study Skills For Computing Students

Computer Systems And Networks

Professionalism And Employability

Software Development

Database Administration And Security

Ethical Hacking And Intrusion Detection

Secure Network Services And Administration

Advanced Penetration Testing And Information Security Management

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-22 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-29 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

52

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 183 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

IELTS

6

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PTE Academic

52

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TOEFL^® IBT

79

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

80

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:

CDD at A Level.

MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.

A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

GCSE

English Language or English Literature at grade C or 4

Maths at grade C or 4

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17155 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17155 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

9250 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 9250 GBP per year during 48 months.

UK

The tuition for national students is from last year. This year's tuition has not yet been confirmed

International/EU:

£17,155 / year (£1,200 for placement year)

Living costs for Sheffield

555 - 977 GBP /month

Living costs

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

Funding

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Key information

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Tuition Fee

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Living costs for Sheffield

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