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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Bachelor's degree at Roehampton University
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Roehampton University is taught in English and leads to a nationally recognised Bachelor's degree. Roehampton holds Silver status for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is ranked #123 overall in the Complete University Guide…
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About this course
Develop sought-after skills in a growing industry on our new BSc Cyber Security course. From the provider’s course page.
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at Roehampton University. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for Computer Science, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 4 modules
- Foundation Technology ProjectsCore30 credits
Module details
This module introduces Computer Science as a professional and academic discipline. You will learn the fundamentals of computer systems and networks and gain practical skills that will be essential for your future in academia and industry.
Assessment: Knowledge-based in-class test (40%) and a journal/reflection, either written or audio/visual presentation (60%)
- Software DevelopmentCore30 credits
Module details
Introduces you to the main concepts of computational thinking and their translation into the fundamentals of programming. You will learn to create pseudocode and Python programs while exploring how programming languages provide essential resources.
Assessment: Computational problem-solving portfolio (60%) and a live programming challenge with code review (40%)
- Software ApplicationsCore30 credits
Module details
Introduces you to foundational tools and processes required to develop software applications aimed at specific users. You will cover the basics of designing user interfaces, creating web pages, understanding databases, and linking 'frontend' and 'backend' code.
Assessment: Coursework (40%) and web application (60%)
- Mathematics and AlgorithmsCore30 credits
Module details
Introduces you to the mathematical and algorithmic foundations that power Computer Science. You will explore how mathematical reasoning shapes the way computers solve problems.
Assessment: In-class test (50%) and a algorithm design project (50%)
Year 2 3 modules
- Networks and Operating SystemsCore30 credits
Module details
Builds upon foundational computing knowledge to develop technical competencies in networks and operating systems. You will gain understanding of the infrastructure that underpins modern digital environments, cloud services, and enterprise IT operations.
Assessment: Laboratory-based coursework (60%) and a team-based network and systems integration project (40%)
- Digital ForensicsCore30 credits
Module details
Provides you with foundational knowledge and practical skills to conduct professional digital investigations in a variety of contexts. It introduces the principal of cyber forensics, providing technical, legal, and ethical foundations of digital forensics.
Assessment: Lab activities-based coursework (50%) and digital forensics report coursework (50%)
- Security TestingCore30 credits
Module details
Introduces you with essential knowledge and practical skills for systematically assessing the security of a target system, as well as effectively communicating identified vulnerabilities to diverse stakeholders.
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
This course equips you with practical skills in cybersecurity within a growing industry. You'll usually begin with programming fundamentals, using languages such as Python and Java, alongside computer systems architecture and the discrete mathematics that underpin algorithms. In Year 2, you'll progress to algorithms, data structures, databases and software engineering, alongside artificial intelligence and machine learning concepts. By Year 3, you'll move into specialist options such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, data science, software engineering, systems and networks, or human-computer interaction, alongside security, networks and cryptography. You'll complete your degree with a substantial individual project where you'll design, build and evaluate a software solution.
Who it's for
This part-time course suits working professionals and those balancing study with other commitments who wish to develop expertise in cyber security. You'll benefit from a structured approach to learning whilst maintaining flexibility around your schedule. The programme is designed for students seeking a nationally recognised qualification in a field where technical knowledge is increasingly in demand across sectors.
University & format
Roehampton University, a public university founded in 1975, offers this course part-time and taught in English. The course is recognised as a nationally recognised UK degree-awarding body. Roehampton was awarded Silver for teaching quality in the Office for Students' TEF 2023 and is.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Published entry112–128 UCAS points typical offer · English: IELTS 5.5
Provider-published requirement; check the linked course page before applying.
2027 entry deadlineApply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
Contextual offersPublished by this provider
Find out more about our Contextual Offer scheme. Eligibility and any reduced offer are applicant-specific.
PlacementPublished placement option
Placement year. Availability, selection and pay can vary.
2026 entryLive availability check
Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Typical offer (from the provider)The university’s course page lists a typical A-level offer of 112–128 UCAS points and around 128 UCAS points. Always check the provider for the current offer and subject requirements.
English languageThis course lists IELTS 5.5 (or equivalent). See the International students section below for the full picture.
Entry requirements are set by the universityGrades, subjects and contextual offers vary. Check Roehampton University's official course page for the current offer.
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Offer-based entry
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
Apply byApply directly to the providerfor this course
UCAS codeI103quote this on your application
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code I103). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
💡 Many universities make a contextual (reduced-grade) offer, for example based on your school’s results, time in care, or where you live. Ask Roehampton University whether you’re eligible before you apply; it can lower the grades you need.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Homeup to £9,790 / yr
International£17,628 / yr
Provider fee page (England 2026/27 cap where not stated).
Check fees at Roehampton University →For students who normally live in England
illustrative Maintenance Loan per year
Check providertuition used per year, no published course home fee, total not estimated
total borrowing, course length not published
2026/27 Student Finance England figures. Maintenance support is means-tested and this two-point view is not an entitlement calculator. The course total uses its published length and home fee where both are available; a missing full-time fee uses the clearly labelled England-cap scenario, while part-time fees and unknown lengths are never guessed. Use the official calculator. Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland use separate systems: SAAS, Student Finance Wales, and Student Finance NI.
Starting on or after 1 January 2027?
The Lifelong Learning Entitlement is a separate system. A new learner’s tuition entitlement is currently stated as £39,160 (about 480 credits at 2026/27 fee levels), subject to prior study and eligibility. Check the official LLE guide.
Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: can cover eligible tuition up to the applicable limit and is paid straight to the provider.
- Maintenance Loan: up to £10,830/yr away from home outside London (England, 2026/27), means-tested on household income.
- Repayment: 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below it; written off after 40 years.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
England figures shown; Scotland, Wales & NI run their own schemes, check gov.uk.
Funding matched to this course
All Roehampton University funding →Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
Named awards published by the university. Compare the eligibility and application route before budgeting for one.
Amounts, exclusions and deadlines can change. An award is not guaranteed unless the university confirms it.
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Careers & earnings
What Computer Science graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate / Junior DeveloperFirst engineering role · 0–2 yrs
- 2Software EngineerShipping features end-to-end · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / Lead EngineerOwning systems and mentoring · 5–9 yrs
- 4Principal / Engineering ManagerArchitecture or leading teams · 9+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs Computer Science nationally
Starting (15 months) HESA GO
£25,000 – £35,000
After 3 years LEO
£23,375 – £33,000
After 5 years LEO
£29,750 – £42,000
national rangeaxis £22,000 – £43,500
National figures for Computer Science graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How Computer Science graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
85%
in work or further study 15 months after graduating, across Computer Science courses nationally.
Graduate Outcomes75%
of working graduates are in highly skilled work or further study.
highly skilled85%
of students continue past their first year (still enrolled or completed).
continuationHow AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Boilerplate and scaffolding code
- First-pass tests and docs
- Routine debugging and refactors
- Standard data wrangling
More human than ever
- System design and architecture trade-offs
- Reviewing and owning correctness & security
- Translating fuzzy problems into software
- Leading delivery and mentoring
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where Computer Science graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Tech companies
- Banks & fintech
- Consultancies
- Government (GDS) & startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit Computer Science graduates.
Software Developer Placement Programme No experience neededIT Online LearningSoftware Developer - .NET & Azure for Green Energy ProjectsOfgemSoftware Developer Backend (SFIA5)ZaiziSoftware Developer (Mobile Apps) in Guildford - ECM Selection (Holdings) LimitedJava Script WorksSoftware Developer (Contract) – Higher Education Projects (UK)Burman RecruitmentSoftware Developer – Distributed Scheduling & Workload OrchestrationCGG Services (UK) LimitedLive from the StudySmarter job board · as of 2026-08-01.See all matching jobs
Who studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Roehampton University
All students11,945
International46.5%
Aged 25+32.3%
Computing across the UK
Students205,990
Aged 25+31.2%
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around University of Roehampton
750 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Violent Crime 263Anti Social Behaviour 200Vehicle Crime 51Other Theft 50Public Order 42
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is Computer Science right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to Roehampton University from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is £17,628 / year for this course (from the provider’s fee page). You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
This course lists IELTS 5.5. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check Roehampton University’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with Roehampton University and gov.uk before you apply.
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Common questions
What are the entry requirements?
Set by Roehampton University. Check the university's course page for the exact offer.
What do graduates earn?
See the career and earnings data for Computer Science below (national Graduate Outcomes / LEO figures).
What will it cost me?
For comparison, the standard full-time England tuition cap is up to £9,790 per year in 2026/27; the actual fee varies by course and provider. If you normally live in England, eligible students can apply for a Tuition Fee Loan, plus a Maintenance Loan for living costs. Under Plan 5 you repay 9% of income above £25,000, nothing below that, and the balance is written off after 40 years. See Fees & funding on this page to work out your numbers.
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