BEng (Hons) Cyber Security
- Undergraduate
- London
Course Overview
Intake
Duration
Course Description
The BEng (Hons) Cyber Security programme at the University of the West of Scotland (UWS) London is designed as a future-proof course, equipping students with the knowledge, hands-on expertise, and adaptability required to excel in the rapidly evolving world of cybersecurity. As cyber threats evolve with advanced techniques and AI-driven attacks, the need for skilled cybersecurity professionals is at an all-time high to safeguard digital systems and counter emerging risks. This programme provides a solid foundation for students aspiring to protect digital infrastructure, defend against cybercrime, and shape the future of cybersecurity.
Tuition Fee Details
For UK home students, tuition fee is £9,790 per year. Tuition fees are reviewed annually and may be subject to change by the institution in line with government regulations and guidance.
Entry Requirements
Academic Requirements
UK qualifications
Year 1:
A Levels: CCD (88 UCAS Tariff Points) including Maths, Computing or Physics
International Baccalaureate: 24 points including Maths, Computing or Physics
Year 2:
A Levels: BBC (112 UCAS Tarrif points) including Computing or evidence of programming
International Baccalaureate: 28 points including Computing or evidence of programming
BTEC Extended Diploma: DDM
SQA HNC/BTEC Level 4 HNC: Networking (with programming); Cyber Security; Computing Science (with networking modules)
Year 3:
SQA HND/BTEC Level 5 HND: Networking (with programming); Cyber Security;
Computing Science (with networking modules); Information Security, Networking and Cloud Infrastructure
English Language Requirements
IELTS
The University accepts the IELTS Academic module (not General Training) with the following scores:
Overall score: 6.0
No sub-test below: 5.5
Other
The following English proficiency tests are also accepted for admission, applicable to both home/EU and international students:
Cambridge Certificate of Advanced English (CAE): 176 overall; no sub-test below 169
Cambridge Certificate of Proficiency in English (CPE): 176 overall; no sub-test below 169
Trinity College London Integrated Skills in English (ISE II): Minimum of a Pass in all sub-tests
Pearson PTE Academic English: Overall score of 59–64, with no element below 59
TOEFL iBT: Overall score of 78, with minimum sub-test scores:
Reading: 17, Listening: 17, Speaking: 17, Writing: 17
Skills for English (SELT): Overall score of 6, with a minimum of 5.5 in all skills
For more information about the General Entry Requirements please visit the institution page
Course Structure
Introduction to Web Development
CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
Introduction to Programming
Fundamentals of Computing Systems
Aspire: Foundations For Success
Security Fundamentals
Mathematics for Computing
Introduction to Web Development
CCNA 1: Introduction to Networks
Introduction to Programming
Fundamentals of Computing Systems
Aspire: Foundations For Success
Security Fundamentals
Mathematics for Computing