36 monthsProgramme duration
30,300 GBPTuition Fee/year
1Scholarships
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Cyber threats are rising, highlighting the need to safeguard our digital infrastructure. Our Cyber Security degree gives you the skills to defend against evolving threats. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to develop dependable and secure software systems.
You’ll focus on designing and developing secure software systems. You'll learn theory and techniques used to make systems resilient against cybersecurity threats. You'll learn about:
- security mechanisms for computing
- software verification techniques and tools
- cryptography and cryptographic protocols
- network and system security
In your first two years, you'll study a broad Computer Science curriculum. You’ll learn about creative problem-solving, program design and implementation.
In your final year, you’ll learn more about Cyber Security and study more specialised modules.
You'll also have the option to take part in a paid industry placement or study abroad year.
The latest research drives our teaching, keeping your course future-focused. We are:
- an Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
- recognised by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre for conducting leading research
- the lead institution for the National Edge AI Hub, which explores the impact of cyber threats on Edge AI
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
In today's interconnected world, cybersecurity is more critical than ever. Cyber threats are rising, highlighting the need to safeguard our digital infrastructure. Our Cyber Security degree gives you the skills to defend against evolving threats. You'll develop the skills and knowledge to develop dependable and secure software systems.
You’ll focus on designing and developing secure software systems. You'll learn theory and techniques used to make systems resilient against cybersecurity threats. You'll learn about:
- security mechanisms for computing
- software verification techniques and tools
- cryptography and cryptographic protocols
- network and system security
In your first two years, you'll study a broad Computer Science curriculum. You’ll learn about creative problem-solving, program design and implementation.
In your final year, you’ll learn more about Cyber Security and study more specialised modules.
You'll also have the option to take part in a paid industry placement or study abroad year.
The latest research drives our teaching, keeping your course future-focused. We are:
- an Academic Centres of Excellence in Cyber Security Research
- recognised by the UK's National Cyber Security Centre for conducting leading research
- the lead institution for the National Edge AI Hub, which explores the impact of cyber threats on Edge AI
Admission Requirements
A-Level:
AAB (excluding General Studies and Critical Thinking).
We are committed to encouraging the adoption of A level Computing. Students applying with an A level in Computing will receive favourable consideration.
GCSE Mathematics grade B or 6 required.
Tuition fees
Domestic
International
Scholarships
Vice-Chancellor's International Scholarships
Value
$9463
Deadline
30 Aug 2026
Application requirements
QS Event Attendance is NOT required
Entry requirements
Newcastle University
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