Equip yourself with the in-demand skills to combat cyber threats with our NCSC-recognised cyber security degree. Protect the digital world and join the forefront of cyber security.
Entry Tariff
112 UCAS points (or equivalent)
Foundation Year entry: 64 UCAS points (or equivalent)
UCAS Code
I103
I105 (Foundation Year)
Duration
3 years (full-time)
4 years (full-time) if opting for the additional placement year
4 years (full-time) if opting for Foundation Year entry
4-6 years (part-time)
Start date
September 2024
Degree Type
BSc (single honours)
Course also available with Foundation Year
Modules
These modules are those we currently offer and may be subject to change.
This course is offered as a degree with foundation year – a four-year programme which provides an additional foundation year at the beginning of the degree, that will give you academic and practical experience, as well as the skills you need to ensure you are equipped to successfully complete your chosen degree.
£2,000 Foundation Scholarships for all home students
Find out more about our degrees with a foundation year
This course offers all students the option of a one-year paid work placement, to boost your employability even further. If you choose this route, you will take the placement following year two of your course, and then return to complete your degree.
Why take a placement?
A placement year is the perfect opportunity to gain valuable work experience, to build on the career skills we will teach you on this degree. The connections you make on the placement will improve your career prospects further, and equip you with the skills you need to secure graduate-level employment.
How we support you
The University's Placement and Work Experience Team are experts at helping you to secure a placement. They will work closely with you from the start, helping you research potential employers, discover placement opportunities, create and pitch your CV, and will coach you to perform well in interviews. We aren't able to guarantee a placement, but our sector-leading advisors will give you the best possible chance of securing one.
Find out more about how we'll support you
We understand that your plans might change once you start your programme. If you decide not to do a placement, you will have the option of completing the three year version of your programme.
Whatever your choice, you will have access to many opportunities for work experience through our Placement and Work Experience Team, and access to face-to-face and 24/7 online careers support.
We are NCSC Certified
With so many UK universities offering degrees containing cyber security content, it can be difficult for students to assess the quality on offer and to identify the degree that best suits someone’s preferred career path.
NCSC-certified degrees help you make better informed choices when looking for a highly valued qualification
You can read more here.
Why this course
Learn in a course at the forefront of the field, equipping you for a career in the cyber security industry.
No lectures. The programme mixes virtual content and active face-to-face teaching with project-based learning, ensuring you engage with tutors to enhance your technical fluency.
Provisionally certified by the National Cyber Security Centre – one of only a handful of undergraduate degrees with this key recognition.
An accessible approach; a collaborative programme with flexible delivery, reflecting working norms of the IT industry.
Skills
This course will prepare you to progress and excel in various roles in the cyber security industry. You will graduate with industry-ready skills in:
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- Security testing
- Digital forensics
- Security governance
- Cloud security
- Networking
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Employability is embedded throughout giving you the essential skills for employment in industry.
A course designed for your future
We have aligned BSc Cyber Security with industrial programmes and associated certification opportunities (e.g., AWS, Splunk). Students may work towards industry recognised certifications at an appropriate time during their degree programme, allowing them to distinguish themselves professionally early in their future careers.
We are ranked as the best modern university in London (Times Good University Guide 2022 and Complete University Guide 2022).
How you'll learn
You won’t be sitting in a lecture theatre, but instead will be learning in interactive classes, working closely with your lecturers and fellow students. This includes:
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- Working in the computer labs
- Seminar-style workshops
- Tutorials
- Project-based learning
How You'll Be Assessed
Your assessments will be based on the real world so that you will graduate with the necessary professional skills. This includes:
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- Portfolios of security assessments
- Presentations, where you’ll showcase your technical knowledge to your peers
- Team projects, so you can get the critical experience industry is looking for
- Individual projects of various scales and flexibility.
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Your academic tutors will be on hand to support you throughout your studies to guide you to achieve your best.
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Career options
You’ll graduate ready for a career in the cyber security industry. Your future role could be:
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- Cyber security analyst
- Penetration tester
- Security engineer
- Forensic analyst
- Security auditor
How our careers service supports you
Our careers team is available to support you from the start of your studies until after you graduate. We will help you build your CV, prepare for interviews, and meet and learn from successful graduates working at the top of their careers. You’ll also have opportunities to work with our partners across London and beyond, and to attend a Roehampton jobs fair where you can find out about graduate opportunities and meet employers.
Application Info
How to apply
Undergraduate programmes
- September 2024 entry: Home (UK) students – apply through UCAS (Roehampton UCAS institution code is R48)
Apply now for September 2024 entry through UCAS
- September 2024 entry: International students- apply using our direct application form
Apply now for September 2024 entry
If you need any help or advice with your application, or just want to ask us a question before you apply, please do not hesitate to contact us.
We welcome applicants with a wide range of qualifications, including BTECs, A-levels and T Levels.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential. In some cases, we will make you a contextual offer. Contextual offers ensure that all applicants have a fair opportunity of gaining a place with us, regardless of their background. Find out more about contextual offers.
Detailed advice on applying for an undergraduate degree is available on our How to apply page.
Entry tariff
We welcome applications from students studying T Levels.
For all courses we also accept a wide range of other qualifications and experience. Contact us to find out more.
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements. Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme.
Specific entry requirements
Mathematics, Computer Science, or another science/technology based subject at A level/BTEC (or equivalent qualification).
​General entry requirements
Contextual offers
When we consider applications to study with us, we form a complete view of your achievements to date, and future potential, and can offer flexibility in entry requirements.
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