Cyber Security (Placement Year)

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Cyber Security

BSc (Hons)

You’ll develop essential skills in cyber and computer forensics to detect, defend and counteract security threats.

UCAS Code: I900 or I901

Single Honours

Subject to re-approval

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At Worcester, you will have opportunities to apply your skills through a series of live projects, meaning you can gain experience of the real challenges faced in the industry.

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Overview

You’ll develop knowledge and practical skills that support the protection of systems, networks and data on a variety of levels (such as individual, business, critical national infrastructure) – all supported by a sound understanding of computing principles.

You'll explore planning methods and tools, learn cybersecurity policies and law, investigate strategies of defence and offence and gain an appreciation for human behaviours and needs.

The course:

Is designed in consultation with employers, aligned with industry standards and taught by experienced computing professionals

Gives you the option of a paid placement year to enhance your employability

Includes live work-based projects, allowing you to earn as you learn and gain experience

Has the option to gain additional professional qualifications and certification during your degree to build your CV

Optional year in industry

A year in industry option is available, allowing a more intensive employment experience. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and is completed between years 2 and 3.

We will support you with finding a placement that meets your career aspirations. We will also help to prepare you for this year by working with you on CV writing and interview skills.

You'll be entitled to the addition of 'with Placement Year' to your degree title.

Part-time work experience

You can earn money and get experience relevant to your degree with our Springboard Programme. Our placement team will match you with local businesses and regional employers.

Roles are typically short-term, and project based, but many of our students end up securing part-time contracts for the duration of their degree.

Discover our cyber security lab

Course content

Our courses are informed by the latest research and feedback from students, examiners and employers.

We regularly review our courses to reflect the latest research and developments in the subject area, as well as feedback from students, employers and the wider sector. As a result, modules may change to ensure the course remains current and relevant.

Optional modules will run if enough students choose to study them. It is not guaranteed that all modules will be offered every year.

Year 1Mandatory modules

Web Technologies

Introduction to Object Oriented Programming

IT Systems Fundamentals

Introduction to Cyber Security

Responsible AI

Data Structures and Algorithms

Placement year (optional)

Data is a critical business asset that must be protected from cyber criminals trying to steal or hold data to ransom. That’s why developing a strong cyber security strategy is a top priority for all organisations.

Demand for cyber security talents is increasing as cyber threats continue to rise and grow more powerful. According to recent study into the UK cyber security labour market, carried out on behalf of the Department for Digital, Culture, Media and Sport (DCMS), a high proportion of UK businesses continue to lack staff with the technical, incident response and governance skills needed to manage their cyber security.

On this course, you will develop specialist skills and knowledge in the field of cyber security, focusing on areas and topics that are seeing high interest and growth in this fast-paced and exciting industry.

The course builds in employment preparation workshops, which include CV writing, mock interviews/assessment centres and meetings with employers to enhance your job prospects.

This course will provide graduates with a range of career opportunities in business, Government and law enforcement.

Potential career paths include:

Cyber security analyst

Ethical hacker

Cyber security engineer

Information security officer

Digital forensics analyst

Course highlights

Dedicated cyber security lab

Explore real-world scenarios, build practical skills, and develop hands-on expertise in penetration testing, network security and digital forensics in our custom-built teaching laboratory.

Teaching and assessment

Our course has been designed by academics and industry specialists to prepare you for a career in cyber security. You’ll be taught through a combination of practical activities, seminars, lectures, and one-to-one tutoring.

Evaluation isn’t just about exams. Our applied assessment methods include reports, portfolios, software artefacts, and presentations – preparing you for the work you’ll be doing when you graduate.

Teaching and assessment contents

Teaching

Assessment

Feedback

Contact time

Self-study

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Specification

You will be taught through a combination of interactive workshops, lectures, seminars, laboratory practical sessions, practical activities, etc.

Some examples include:

Interactive workshops take a variety of formats and are intended to enable the application of learning through discussion and small group activities and can incorporate short lectures, worksheets and tutor supported activities.

Flipped lectures where lecture content and activities are provided prior to an interactive workshop to provide background and context to the sessions.

Seminars enable the discussion and development of understanding of topics covered in lectures, and laboratory practical sessions are focused on developing subject specific skills and applied individual and group project work.

We also make use of real-world case studies, oral presentations, mock examinations ,hands-on experience working with contemporary data analytic tools and programming environments, guest speaker inputs, and self-directed research. Students do not merely learn in isolation and using the university Virtual Learning Environment allows for online collaborative activities to take place. In addition, meetings with Personal Academic Tutors are scheduled on at least four occasions in the first year and three occasions in each of the other years of a course.

The University places emphasis on enabling students to develop the independent learning capabilities that will equip them for lifelong learning and future employment, as well as academic achievement. A mixture of independent study, teaching and academic support from Student Services and Library Services, and the Personal Academic Tutoring system enables students to reflect on progress and build up a profile of skills, achievements and experiences that will help them to flourish and be successful. Read more

Meet the team

Here are a few of the Business School staff members who teach on this course.

Chris Blythe

After a varied career Chris completed a Bachelors in Computing at the University of Worcester, then studied at the University of Helsinki followed by working at the University of Huddersfield as a researcher on Augmented Reality for Dementia. Chris is currently the Course Leader for the Computing undergraduate degrees, and teaches on modules in programming, web development, games design & development, and mobile development. His interests include Game Based Learning, Education for Sustainable Development and Augmented Reality for Dementia.

Richard Wilkinson

Richard is a Senior Lecturer in Computing, as well as the Head of the Department of Computing, teaching on a variety of modules for both Computing, Business IT and Business degrees. Here at the University of Worcester Richard leads on our Global Partnerships with QLIK, IBM Watson Analytics & Microsoft Dynamics.

Richard is published in the field of IT in Higher Education, is a Senior Fellow of the HEA, a member of the British Computer Society (BCS) and an External Examiner.

Akinola Olumide Siyanbola

Akinola is a Lecturer in Web Application Development with the Computing department at Worcester Business School. He has previously worked as a Senior Web developer before venturing into academics and Cyber security.

Akinola completed a BSc in Computer Science at Lagos State University, Nigeria, and proceeded to undertake his MSc in Cyber Security at Birmingham City University. Then, he secured a fully funded PhD research program with Birmingham City University, which is nearing completion soon. In addition, he completed a PGCert in research practice and a SEDA course in “Preparing postgraduates to teach in Higher Education”.

His research focuses on applying an intelligent and sematic-based methodology to cyber security application domains.

Entry requirements

UCAS tariff points required: 104Typical Offer

Qualification

BTEC National Extended Diploma

We do accept Access to HE Diplomas and other qualifications which may not exactly match the combinations above. Work out your estimated points with the UCAS tariff calculator.

Additional entry requirements for this course

Grade C/4 in GCSE English and Mathematics

Mature students

If you will be over the age of 21 at the beginning of your undergraduate study, you are considered a mature student. At Worcester this means our offer may be different, taking into account any work or life experiences you have, alongside any qualifications you hold.

If you’re unsure whether you meet certain requirements you can email our admission team admissions@worc.ac.uk or contact the course Admissions Tutor.

International students

If English is not your first language you will need to show that you have language skills at IELTS level 6.0 (with no skill below 5.5) or equivalent.

For country specific information see our international student pages.

Any questions?

If you have any questions about entry requirements, please call our Admissions Office on 01905 855111 or email admissions@worc.ac.uk.

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UK and EU students

The standard fee for full-time home and EU undergraduate students on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £10,050 per year.

Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may increase each year for both new and continuing students.

more details on course fees, please visit our course fees page.

The standard tuition fee for full-time international students enrolling on BA/BSc/LLB degrees and FdA/FdSc degrees in the academic year 2027/28 is £17,700 per year.

How to apply

How to apply contents

Apply full time

Apply part time

Applying through UCAS

UCAS is the central

organisation through which applications are processed for full-time

undergraduate courses in the UK.

Read our how to apply pages for more information on the application process, or if you’d

like to apply for part-time study.Apply for Cyber Security BSc (Hons) - SeptemberApply for Cyber Security BSc (Hons) with placement year - September

If you have any questions, please get in touch. We're here to help you every step of the way.

Admissions Tutor and Lecturer in Web Application Developmenta.siyanbola@worc.ac.uk

Admissions Officeadmissions@worc.ac.uk01905 855111

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Key facts

UCAS points

Mature students welcome

Start date and location

Sep 2027 - Worcester

UK and EU £10,050

International £17,700

3 years full-time (part-time option available)

Placement available

Study abroad available

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