Overview

This degree focuses on protecting digital systems, networks and data from increasingly sophisticated cyber threats. You will develop a broad understanding of computing while exploring areas such as secure systems, network security, cryptography, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cyber security analytics and AI security. With a multitude of optional modules to choose from, you will graduate with an extensive and specialist skillset.

Upon graduation, you could pursue roles such as Network Security Engineer, Cyber Risk and Compliance Specialist, or Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker). You could also undertake postgraduate study and research in cyber security, artificial intelligence, and related disciplines.

Accreditation

You will receive your degree qualification from Lancaster University in the UK.

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Programme Structure

In Year 1, you will study a range of topics including:

Software Development
Fundamentals of Computer Science
Digital Systems

You will also have the opportunity to complete a selection of Year 1 business management and accounting and finance modules.

In Year 2, you will study the following modules:

Applied Security Methods
Computer Networks & Systems
Data Engineering
Human-Computer Interaction
Secure Cyber Systems
Software Design

You can also study two of the following modules:

Advanced Programming
Artificial Intelligence Concepts
Algorithms
Concurrent & Parallel Systems

In Year 3, you will study modules including:

Advanced Cyber Security
Secure Artificial Intelligence
Cyber Security Analytics

You can also study two of the following modules:

Languages & Compilation
Computer Vision
Deep Learning
Distributed Systems
Quality of Scalable Software

Audience

This degree suits analytical problem-solvers who enjoy tackling complex challenges, exploring how technology works, and developing practical skills that can make a real-world impact. If you want to work in a highly employable field and help shape a safer digital world, this degree could be an excellent fit.

Lecturers

Professor Neeraj Suri

Distinguished Professor & Chair in Cyber Security

Dr Guido Schmitz

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Computer Science, Cyber Security // Head of Department SCC Leipzig

Dr Tianxiang Dai

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Cyber Security

Dr James Wright

Assistant Professor (Lecturer) Cyber Security

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 36 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2027-01-04 00:00:00

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Starting 2027-10-04 00:00:00

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More details

BSc Direct Entry starts in the October Intake. Applications possible until the start of the programme with Welcome Week in October.

Language

English

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78

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50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

180 ECTS

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Leipzig, Germany

Disciplines

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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

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78

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50

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IELTS

6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UK Academic Requirements:

Minimum BBB at A-level (or a combination of grades amounting to at least 120 UCAS points).

International Baccalaureate Academic Requirements:

At least 30 points overall (including 15 points from 3 HLs).

We accept a wide range of national qualifications, and you can check specific entry requirements on our website: www.lancasterleipzig.de/study/undergraduate/entry-requirements

Work experience

None

Technological requirements

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Tuition Fees

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Non-residents

18500 EUR / year

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EU/EEA Nationals

11000 EUR / year

≈ 11000 EUR / year

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UK passport holders pay EU fees.

Living costs

Leipzig

Germany

720 - 1047 EUR / month

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Funding

We offer a range of scholarships. For the latest information, please visit our website: www.lancasterleipzig.de/study/undergraduate/scholarships

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