Cyber security is one of the world’s fastest-growing industries, with demand accelerating as threats evolve. At ARU's Cambridge campus, in the Silicon Fen, you’ll gain the expertise to thrive in this dynamic sector, supported by highly qualified, research-active lecturers.

Throughout the course, you’ll build practical skills in specialist labs using tools like Kali Linux, Wireshark and Burp Suite, and explore cybercrime, networks and secure development.

You’ll gain industry insight through Cisco CCNA modules and key professional skills, graduating ready to protect organisations and progress confidently in this high-demand field.

Accreditation

This course has also been awarded full undergraduate certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ.

Discover why studying Computer Science at ARU in Cambridge could be the perfect fit for you.

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Why ARU?

Study in Cambridge’s Silicon Fen, a leading global hub for technology and innovation and home to Apple, Microsoft, Samsung AI and more

Bring the world of work to life through Live Briefs, designed and developed with regional employers to give you exposure to ‘real world’ problem-solving

Gain recognised certifications as you study: we're a Cisco Networking Academy, a CompTIA Academic Partner, an EC-Council Academic Partner, VMWare Academy, and AWS Academy

Use specialist labs and a virtual NetLab, equipped with cyber security and forensics tools and operating systems.

Study at an award-winning university

We were named Times Higher Education University of the Year 2023. We've also been awarded a Gold rating in the Teaching Excellence Framework – a reflection of the outstanding education we offer our students.

Figuring out the packet tracer files and configuring networks have been my favourite memories. It felt so rewarding!

Tejasvi, BSc (Hons) Cyber Security graduate

Graduate with in-demand cyber security expertise.

At ARU, you'll combine technical, analytical and the professional skills needed to protect organisations from evolving threats. You’ll gain knowledge in areas such as penetration testing, network security and risk management, preparing you for roles across industry and the public sector.

With this hands-on experience, industry certifications and optional placement opportunities, you’ll be equipped for high-demand roles in a rapidly growing global sector.

What can you do with a Cyber Security degree?

Cyber security graduates are in demand, and a typical starting salary is £25,000-30,000, rising to anything between £40,000-120,000 for a cyber security consultant.

This course is designed to prepare you for a variety of roles, such as Cyber Security Analyst, Penetration Tester (ethical hacker), Security Engineer, Incident Responder, and Risk and Compliance Specialist. Graduates also move into roles in digital forensics, security consultancy or cloud security, working across industries such as finance, government, healthcare and technology.

Alternatively, you could pass on the knowledge and skills you gained on your degree as a teacher or trainer.

Graduation doesn’t have to be the end of your time with us. We offer a range of postgraduate degrees including MSc Computer Science and MSc Cyber Security. You’re also in the perfect position to continue your academic career and move on to a PhD in Computer Science. Take advantage of our Alumni Scholarship and get 20% off your fees.

Where have other Cyber Security graduates worked?

Previous students' roles include:

Junior Security Analyst

Security Engineer

Threat Intelligence Analyst

Application Analyst

Security Consultant

How can ARU help with my employability and career development?

We want you to be a step ahead when you graduate, so we offer:

courses designed with employers

tutors with professional industry knowledge

hands-on learning through Live Briefs, internships and placements

Ruskin Modules that help develop the skills employers value.

Alongside your course, there are lots of other opportunities to build your skills and experience:

add value to your CV with an ARU Certificate of Professional Development

get involved in a thriving volunteering programme

develop your brilliant business ideas

work with businesses to make a social impact.

We’re here to help you develop your CV and find that all-important role after graduation. Our Employability Service offers tailored career appointments, advice on writing your CV, help to complete job applications, and much more. You’ll have 24/7 access to an online Careers Centre too, which is packed with useful resources.

The support continues after you graduate, with lifelong access to our Alumni Career Centre.

Find out more about careers support at ARU.

Our course equips you with the skills, experience, and confidence to tackle real-world cyber threats and build a successful career in one of the world's fastest-growing industries.

Dr Segun Popoola, Course Director

You’ll start the course by building a strong foundation in computing, networks and secure software development.

You'll progress into advanced cyber security, digital forensics and malware analysis. You’ll also learn how modern systems are designed, automated and protected, while gaining hands-on experience with industry tools and secure coding practices.

The course develops your ability to identify and respond to cyber threats, apply risk management and security governance, and understand legal and ethical responsibilities. You’ll also gain teamwork, analytical and professional skills for real-world security roles.

What will I study?

Modules are subject to change and availability, and may vary by location. If you have the choice of optional modules, these are indicated with a *.

Introduction to Networks (30 credits)

Introduction to System Architecture and Automation (30 credits)

Software Principles (30 credits)

Core Mathematics for Computing (15 credits)

Cyber Crime Fundamentals (15 credits)

Cloud and IoT (15 credits)

Network Routing and Switching Essentials (30 credits)

Digital Security (15 credits)

Networking Technologies (30 credits)

Principles of Digital Forensics (15 credits)

Ruskin Module (15 credits)

Final Project (30 credits)

Ethical Hacking and Countermeasures (15 credits)

Digital Forensics and Malware Science (15 credits)

Professional Issues: Computing and Society (15 credits)

Security Management, Operations and Analytics (30 credits)

Software Security (15 credits)

Module details

You can choose to take an optional placement year as part of this course. Placements typically happen in Year 3, and your course will take four years overall. Find out more about placement years.

Placement year

Work Placement - Computing and Information Sciences

To prepare you for university study, you can take a foundation year at the start of this course. Find out more about foundation years.

Foundation in Engineering, Computing and Technology

What happens on a foundation year?

A foundation year prepares you for the rest of your course, and focuses on general skills such as researching and referencing, numeracy and ICT, and communication. We'll also start to look at some more subject-specific topics.

What happens on a placement year?

Your placement year is a chance to put everything you’ve learnt in Years 1 and 2 into practice. Spend typically 9-12 months working for an organisation, developing your skills and gaining valuable work experience. Our Placements Team is here to help you secure a placement.

How is Cyber Security assessed?

We assess your progress in a number of ways.

We'll often ask you to design, test and then critique the security solution to a known problem. You'll prove your solution by providing a practical implementation of it.

Throughout the course, case study projects let you apply the knowledge you’ve acquired during lectures. During practical sessions, you'll keep a logbook of activities completed and reflect on what you have learnt.

We'll assess your knowledge and understanding of key skills and critical security issues through multiple choice examinations and formal written reports, where you discuss your application of knowledge in a fictional context.

You'll be expected to conduct and apply research in the area of cyber security. In some modules, you'll be assessed through a research report related to a specific area of cyber security. You’ll also complete a Final Project in the last year of your course.

Who teaches Cyber Security at ARU?

Read profiles of teaching and research staff on this course.

Dr Segun Popoola

Senior Lecturer

Dr Hossein Abroshan

Dr Erika Sanchez-Velazquez

Deputy Head of School

Dr James Kadirire

Dr Ronak Al-Haddad

Lecturer

Dr Bernardi Pranggono

Associate Professor

Student experience

Cyber Security graduate Thomas reflects on their university journey and offers advice for future students.

Get to grips with the inner workings of computers with hands on, interactive sessions. Take a virtual tour of our Computer Science degree.

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Gain hands-on networking experience in our Cisco lab with live routing and switching equipment.

As a Cyber Security student at ARU you’ll learn in lecture theatres and state-of-the-art computing labs, and:

use tools such as Kali Linux Penetration Testing Distribution, X-Ways Forensic, Autopsy, Cisco PacketTracer, OWASP ZAP and Burp Suite

apply fundamental skills in penetration testing, digital forensic investigations and analysing how malware operates

use virtualisation software (VMware), and our virtual Netlab offering 24/7 remote access to cyber security and networking software

enjoy access to the Cisco CCNA, CompTIA Security+ and EC-Council Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) curricula.

Take a guided tour and meet our students.

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Standard entry requirements

Qualifications

120-104 UCAS Tariff points. We accept A Levels, T Levels, BTECs, OCR, Access to HE and most other qualifications within the UCAS Tariff.

3 GCSEs at grade C, or grade 4, or above, including English and Maths.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 6.0 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

Important additional notes

Our published entry requirements are a guide only and our decision will be based on your overall suitability for the course as well as whether you meet the minimum entry requirements.

Other equivalent qualifications may be accepted for entry to this course; please email answers@aru.ac.uk for further information. Applicants to undergraduate courses can also check our information about undergraduate entry qualifications.

You'll need a computer and reliable internet access to successfully engage with your course.

We don't accept AS level qualifications on their own for entry to our undergraduate degree courses. However for some degree courses a small number of tariff points from AS levels are accepted as long as they're combined with tariff points from A levels or other equivalent level 3 qualifications in other subjects.

5 GCSEs at grade D, or grade 3, or above and evidence of two years post-GCSE study at Level 3.

If you have achieved at least grade E in one A level, or equivalent, you are exempt from the two years post-GCSE study requirement, but you still must meet the GCSE requirements.

Applicants who do not meet the two years post GCSE study at level 3 may be considered based on their satisfactory employment history, which must be a minimum of two years full time employment supported by employer evidence and deemed appropriate by the University for meeting the course of study applied for.

If English is not your first language you will be expected to demonstrate a certificated level of proficiency of at least IELTS 5.5 (Academic level) or equivalent English Language qualification, as recognised by Anglia Ruskin University.

International students

We welcome applications from international and EU students, and accept a range of international qualifications.

See international and EU entry requirements

See information about application deadlines

English language requirements

If English is not your first language, you'll need to make sure you meet our English language requirements for undergraduate courses.

Check the section 'English language requirements' for IELTS requirements.

Contextual offers

You can find out more about the admissions process at ARU, including what happens after you apply and the different types of offer we may make.

We may automatically offer you a place at ARU if you meet any of these criteria:

are a care leaver or care experienced

have a declared disability

are from certain postcodes

provide unpaid care for another person

are currently, or were, in receipt of free school meals during secondary education

are a Service Child, where a parent or carer currently serves in the UK Armed Forces

participated in an approved activity in preparation for entry to higher education

attended a secondary school that had a Progress 8 score of average, below average or well below average

Find out more about contextual offers.

UK students

UK students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year)

Paying your tuition fees

If you're a UK student, you don't need the money to pay for university now.

If you accept an offer to study at university, you can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan to cover your course fees.

Both full-time and part-time students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. You'll start repaying the loan in the April after you graduate.

For more information about student loans, see our undergraduate student finance page.

This information also applies to:

Irish nationals living in the UK or Ireland

EU, EEA and Swiss nationals benefiting from citizens’ rights under the UK-EU Withdrawal Agreement.

International students starting 2027/28 (full-time, per year)

You can pay your fees upfront, in full or in two instalments. We will ask for a deposit of £4,000 or a sponsorship letter

Find out about paying your fees.

Placement year fee

This course includes an optional placement year. The placement year fee is:

You will be responsible for covering the cost of travelling to your placement during your placement year. This cost could vary significantly depending on where your placement is located, where you live during your course and how you travel.

Living costs

Living at university

We understand that affordability is an important issue when you’re thinking about studying at university.

The overall cost of university can vary depending on where you’re studying and which course you’re taking.

Costs may also be lower if you're living at home. However, some of the main costs you’ll want to think about include:

accommodation

internet, mobile phone and calls

food and drink

socialising and going out

study materials.

Most full-time UK students can apply for a Maintenance Loan to help cover living costs. More about maintenance loans.

We also have a range of offers to help with the cost of living.

Our Money Advice Service is on hand if you’d like to chat about living costs, budgets and managing your money. You can also find out more about student finance at one of our Open Days.

Bursaries, scholarships and part-time work

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries for UK and international students, which provide extra financial support while you’re at university.

If you're eligible for a scholarship, you'll generally receive it automatically – there's no need to apply.

Our campus employment bureau, ARU Temps, can help you find part-time work that fits around your studies (including any time you may spend on placements). It's a great chance to enhance your CV and boost your income while you study.

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