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Bachelor of Computer Science for Cyber Security

Oxford Brookes University

  • Oxford, United Kingdom
  • 3, 4 years
  • English
  • On campus
  • Bachelor

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Oxford Brookes University campus

About the program

A one-year MSc that trains computing graduates to defend networks and systems against cyber-attacks.

Program highlights

  • Internship available: yes
  • Placement support: yes
  • Work during study: yes
  • Post-study work rights (5 years): yes
  • PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

  • Critically evaluate concepts and methods in Computer Science for Cyber Security to solve relevant problems. Develop competence in systems architecture and enterprise networking. Present findings clearly and consider professional or research ethics.

Career outcomes

  • IT security professional
  • Penetration tester
  • Digital forensic investigator
  • Software developer
  • Systems engineer
  • Technical analyst
  • IT manager
  • Consultant

Curriculum

  • The MSc has six taught 20-credit modules and a 60-credit dissertation. Modules cover research and professional skills
  • Systems architecture and enterprise networking
  • And practical topics such as Malware Analysis and Ethical Hacking in the labs. PGDip and PGCert exit awards are available.

Entry requirements

Academic

  • Standard offer: UCAS Tariff 112 points (A level BBC)
  • Contextual offer 88 points. European and international qualifications or a recognised foundation course are also considered
  • Varies by course (e.g. Computer Science standard offer UCAS Tariff 112 points = A-level BBC
  • IB 27
  • BTEC DMM
  • Contextual offer 88 points)
  • GCSE English and Maths grade 4/C normally required.

Accepted academic background

A-levels, International Baccalaureate, A recognised foundation programme, Or equivalent qualification from the applicant's own country (see country list on the academic entry requirements page), Otherwise an Oxford Brookes foundation course.

Language tests

  • IELTS 6.0
  • TOEFL iBT 80
  • PTE Academic 65
  • Duolingo 110

Documents you’ll need

  • Academic Transcripts
  • Previous Qualification Certificate
  • Passport Copy
  • Language Proficiency Test Results (if required).

How to apply

  1. Check the course page entry requirements and deadline (January 2027 entry: apply by 11 December 2026). Apply directly to the university online or through UCAS (institution code OXFD O66). Approved agents can help. Choose the correct sandwich (placement or year abroad) option on the form. Receive an offer and pay the deposit (GBP 1
  2. 000
  3. 3
  4. 000 or 8
  5. 000 by country group)
  6. Deducted from first tuition. Receive the CAS and apply for the Student visa.

Other costs

Tuition per year£18,250 GBP
Application fee£50 GBP
Deposit£28,789 GBP

Program details

CampusHeadington
Faculty or schoolSchool of Engineering, Computing and Mathematics
DepartmentComputer Science for Cyber Security
Teaching languageEnglish
Credit value360,240,180
Study paceFixed
Post-study stay5 years
Scholarship noteScholarship or bursary availability is indicated for this institution. Award eligibility, Funding amounts and deadlines must be confirmed for the specific program and applicant.

Intakes and deadlines

  • Program starts

    September 2027

    Apply by

    13 Jan 2027

    60 days left

Frequently asked questions

  • The program takes 3, 4 years.