Entry Requirements
Applicants aged 18+ Level 3 qualification ( 60 credits or 80 UCAS tariff points ) English: GCSE grade 4/C or CEFR B1 On-campus English test available if needed Applicants aged 21+ May apply without standard qualifications Relevant academic, professional, or vocational experience considered
Don't have A-levels? No problem.
We accept equivalent European qualifications: Diploma de Bacalaureat (Romania), Matura (Poland), Abitur (Germany), Baccalaureat (France), and more. Career changers and mature students with relevant UK work experience are also welcome.
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities This degree prepares you for an exciting career in the fast-evolving field of cyber security and IT. With strong technical, investigative, and analytical skills, you will be ready to tackle digital threats and protect vital data and systems across industries. Possible career paths include: Cyber Security Analyst – Protect systems and networks against cyber threats Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) – Identify and fix security vulnerabilities Network Security Specialist – Design and secure enterprise-level network infrastructures Digital Forensics Investigator – Examine digital evidence for criminal investigations Cybercrime Analyst – Monitor and respond to cybercrimes and digital attacks Cloud Security Specialist – Safeguard cloud-based platforms and services IT Risk and Compliance Officer – Ensure systems meet security standards and legal regulations Graduates can also continue into specialist postgraduate study or professional certifications like CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ to further advance their careers.
Tuition Fees & Funding
Tuition Fees
2025/26: £9,535 (per annum)
Total available per year
Tuition £9,535 + Maintenance up to £13,762. You pay nothing upfront.
Don't worry about fees. Your advisor will check your eligibility and help you apply for full funding, including any additional grants you may qualify for.
Estimate your funding → Career Prospects
Graduates go on to work in high-demand roles across the UK:
Software Developer £30-55k
Data Analyst £28-45k
IT Technician £22-35k
Cyber Security Analyst £30-50k
AI/Machine Learning Specialist £35-65k
Web Developer £28-45k
Network Engineer £30-48k
IT Project Manager £35-58k
Salary ranges are indicative based on UK market data. Actual salaries depend on location, experience, and employer.
How You'll Learn
Three embedded themes: Technology, Software, and Data. Work-based learning addressing real-world industry problems. Optional placement year within Networking Technologies module. Group projects developing teamwork and communication, plus a comprehensive final-year project.
Assessment Methods
Coursework-based with no examinations. Methods include essays, reports, real-life simulations, presentations, projects, and group debate.
Schedule
Weekdays and/or evenings. Intakes in October, February, and June.
Admissions Interview
Most courses include a short, friendly admissions interview. Before your interview, your UniStart advisor will send you a personalised preparation pack - including a written guide and a video walkthrough - created by our admissions experts specifically for your course.
Students who use our preparation pack have up to a 94% success rate.