Computer Science with Cyber Security | MEng
Program Overview
This Computer Science program prepares graduates for careers in software engineering, app development, and systems analysis. It also provides a strong foundation for PhD-level studies or a career in cybersecurity through internships with industry partners.
Program Outline
Careers:
Most of our graduates go straight into computer science jobs in high-tech companies. Roles include: software engineer, app developer, web developer, and systems analyst. You could become part of a team writing next-generation secure operating and communication systems, working to block the spread of malware, developing new defensive programming techniques, or work in government to protect national infrastructures or cyber defences. Summer internships will help you build a strong professional profile, and set you up well for a cyber security career path. Apple Microsoft Cisco Audi Google IBM Roles include: cyber security analyst network security analyst penetration tester cyber security consultant This degree is accredited by the British Computer Society and the Institution of Engineering and Technology.
- UK students pay £9,250.
- EU and international students pay £27,400. Your fees will remain the same each year from when you start studying this course. This includes if you suspend and return.
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Entry Requirements:
A-levels
A AA including mathematics (minimum grade A). Offers typically exclude General Studies and Critical Thinking.
A-levels with Extended Project Qualification
If you are taking an EPQ in addition to 3 A levels, you will receive the following offer in addition to the standard A level offer: AAA including mathematics (minimum grade A), plus grade A in the EPQ
International Baccalaureate Diploma
Pass, with 38 points overall, with 19 points required at Higher Level including 6 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches) or 7 at Higher Level in Mathematics (Applications and Interpretation)
BTEC
D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades A A from two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A) or D in the BTEC National Extended Certificate plus grades AA from two A-levels including mathematics. D D in the BTEC National Diploma plus grade A in A-level mathematics or DD in the BTEC National Diploma plus grade A in A-level mathematics.
Irish Leaving Certificate
Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2017) H1 H1 H1 H2 H2 H2, to include mathematics and applied mathematics Irish Leaving Certificate (first awarded 2016) A1 A1 A1 A2 A2 A2 including mathematics and applied mathematics
Scottish Qualification
Offers will be based on exams being taken at the end of S6. Subjects taken and qualifications achieved in S5 will be reviewed.
Cambridge Pre-U
D2, D3, D3 in three Principal subjects including mathematics
Welsh Baccalaureate
A AA including mathematics (minimum grade A) or A A from two A-levels including mathematics (minimum grade A), and A from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate Skills Challenge Certificate.
T Level
A Distinction overall, with A in Core and Distinction in the Occupational Specialism, and grade A in A-level Mathematics. The following T levels are accepted: The following Occupational Specialisms are required:
GCSE requirements
You'll need all of the following scores as a minimum: IELTS score requirements overall score 5 reading 0 writing 0 speaking 0 listening 0 We accept other English language tests.
