BSc (Hons)Cyber Security

Study location	United Kingdom, High Wycombe
Type	Bachelor courses, full-time
Nominal duration	3 years
Study language	English
Awards	BSc (Hons)
Course code	CYBS

Entry qualification

High school / secondary education (or higher) The entry qualification documents are accepted in the following languages: English. Often you can get a suitable transcript from your school. If this is not the case, you will need official translations along with verified copies of the original. You must take verified copies of the entry qualification documents along with you when you finally go to the university.

Language requirements	English IELTS: 6.0 (with no skill level below 5.5) CAE: 169 (with no skill level below 162) Secondary school exam result can be accepted for the following countries: Latvia, Lithuania and Poland

Other requirements	At least 1 reference(s) must be provided. A motivation letter must be added to your application.

More information	bucks.ac.uk/..undergraduate/cyber-security

Overview

Interested? To learn more about this study programme, entry requirements and application process, please contact one of our consultants in a country nearest to you.

Career opportunities

Graduate cyber security specialists focus on understanding risks to the security of information or data. They analyse where security breaches may occur or have occurred, and repair or strengthen systems against such breaches. Potential job roles include; Security Analyst, Security Engineer or Architect, Security or IT Director or Manager, Systems Administrator, Forensics Investigator or Auditor. You could also choose to be self-employed, setting up an independent information or cyber security company, or consultancy business. It is possible to embark on self-employment as a new graduate, however many graduates gain experience by working for an employer in the sector to embed and develop your knowledge and skills first.

It is important to note that some roles may also require you to be security cleared.