Overview

Key facts

Learn how to provide in-depth cyber defences. that are highly sought after by industry

Develop your knowledge of network and application cyber security.
Understand the principles behind the tools and techniques used to secure data.
Create complex technical solutions to real-world security problems.
You’ll become a cyber security practitioner who understands and can build upon the fundamental principles – providing complex cyber defences to solve real-world problems.

Future careers

This Cyber Security (Honours) course from Sheffield Hallam University prepares you for a career in

information security
incident response analysis
information security analysis
penetration testing
security architecture
IT security engineering
security systems administration
IT security consultancy
Previous graduates of this course have gone on to work for companies such as
Cisco
Citrix
3Squared
F-Secure
NextGen Security
Servelec Group
Hewlett-Packard
IBM
Sec-1
Info-Assure
Sky
G-Research
Exponential-e

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Computer Systems And Architecture

Computer And Information Security

Mathematics And Cryptography

Networking

Professionalism And Employability Skills

Programming Fundamentals

Database Administration And Security

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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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IELTS

6

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Credits

360 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Sheffield, United Kingdom

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

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79

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6

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Other requirements

General requirements

UCAS points

112

This must include at least 64 points from two A levels or equivalent BTEC National qualifications. For example:

BBC at A Level.

DMM in BTEC Extended Diploma.

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

GCSE

English Language or 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

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.

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