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 2026-06-30 00:00:00

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UCAS deadline

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

79

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 193 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

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79

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6

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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

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Tuition Fees

Tuition fees are shown in and the most likely applicable fee is shown based on your nationality.

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Non-residents

18000 GBP / year

≈ 18000 GBP / year
Domestic Applies to you

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Citizens or residents

9790 GBP / year

≈ 9790 GBP / year

Additional Details

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

Living costs

Sheffield

United Kingdom

555 - 977 GBP / month

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

Funding

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Credits

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Disciplines

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