Uncategorized MSci (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security degree • City, University of London – City, University of London
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This integrated master’s degree will equip you with the skills for a career in the multi-million pound cyber security sector. You’ll learn how computer systems are built and work, before learning to audit systems for vulnerabilities and flaws. In an increasingly digital world, these skills are in high demand.
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UCAS code
G4G0
Duration
Institution
City, University of London
Location
Northampton Square
Northampton Square
Below is a list of countries with information on each about which qualifications we accept.
In addition to our other entry requirements, City also accepts T-levels with the following grades:
We apply a contextual admissions process for UK undergraduate applicants who have been in care or are the first in their family to enter Higher Education. Those who are eligible may receive a conditional offer with reduced entry requirements, typically two grades lower for A-levels and one grade (or eight tariff points) for BTEC or mixed qualifications.
Read our contextual admissions policy for eligibility criteria and further information.
Typically the only scenario where we make conditional offers expressed as UCAS tariff points is when an applicant presents mixed qualifications, most typically a combination of A-levels and a BTEC qualification.
In this instance, we may make a tariff point offer to present the applicant with more flexibility on equivalencies. In this case, please be aware that we may still ask for a specific score across certain qualifications and subjects. E.g. ‘This offer is conditional on you achieving 128 tariff points. This must include A-level Mathematics at grade B.’
We do not accept General Studies and Critical Thinking. These subjects will not be included in any conditional offer we make.
We welcome applications from students who are completing relevant EPQ Projects. Whilst we recognise the value of these projects in preparing students for independent learning at university, the EPQ is unlikely to form part of any conditional offer we make.
The EPQ will also not lower the specifics of any conditional offer we choose to make. We will consider the EPQ as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
We recognise that there will be differences of opportunity varying by school and college. As not all students will have the opportunity to sit AS Level exams, it is unlikely we will include AS Level grades in any offer we choose to make. Where students have completed an AS Level subject, we will consider this as part of the holistic assessment of the application and it could be used to form part of our final decision at Confirmation stage.
If you do not qualify for direct entry, you may wish to take a foundation programme first. These programmes are designed to prepare students for entry to City’s undergraduate courses.
Access to Higher Education will be considered when combined with substantial work or other experience.
The Baccalaureat de l’Enseignement Secondaire
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Titulo de Bachiller.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Reifeprufungszeugnis/Maturazeugnis. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
General Secondary Education Certificate.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Diploma van Secundair Onderwijs/Certificat d’Enseignement Secondaire Supérieur.
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Botswana National qualifications
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Brunei-Cambridge GCE A-levels considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Bulgarian equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to Diploma Za Sredno Obrazovanie will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
The Cameroonian GGCE is normally considered like for like with UK A levels.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Canadian year 12 Diploma.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Canadian equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to Canadian year 12 Diplomas will typically be applied:
(Provinces: AB, BC, NB, NU, PE, YT, NL, NT)
(Province: SK)
(Province: NS)
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Senior High School Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Gaokao students with exceptional grades considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Bachiller Académico/Technico
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Maturalna svjedodzba (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Apolytirion plus Pancyprian examinations. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Vysvědčení o maturitní zkoušce / Maturita (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Hojere Forberedelseseksamen (HF). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Certificate of Nile International Secondary Education
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Gümnaasiumi loputunnistus with the Riigieksamitunnistus (Secondary School Leaving Certificate with the State Examination Certificate).
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
French Baccalaureate.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the French equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to French Baccalaureate will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Abitur.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the German equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to Abitur will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Senior School Certificate/West African Senior School Certificate
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Apolytirion plus two Pan-Hellenic examinations or two A levels. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Hong Kong Diploma of Secondary Education.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Hong Kong equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to HKDSE will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Érettségi. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Stúdentspróf. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Grade XII.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Indian equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to Grade XII will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Surat Tanda Tamat Belajar Sekolah Menengah Umum Tingkat Atas (Senior Secondary School Certificate of Completion) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Diploma III & IV students considered for year 1 entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Irish Leaving Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Diploma di Esame di Stato.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Italian equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to Diploma di Esame di Stato will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Kotogakko Sotsugyo Shomeisho (Upper Secondary School Leaving Certificate) students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Senmonshi (vocational degree), Jun-Gakushi (associate degree) and Tanki Daigaku Shuryo Shoshois (Junior College Certificate of Graduation) considered for direct entry on a case-by-case basis. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Thanawaya (Certificate of General Secondary Education) – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Certificate of Completed Secondary Education.
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Kenya Certificate of Secondary Education (KCSE)
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Atestats par visparejo videjo izglitibu (Certificate of General Secondary Education). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses.
Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Lebanese Baccalaureate – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Brandos Atestatas (Certificate of Maturity). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Diplôme de Fin d’Etudes Secondaires. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
STPM / UEC.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Malaysian equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to STPM will typically be applied:
The following A-level equivalences to UEC will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Advanced Matriculation and Matriculation Certificate Examination are comparable to A Levels with the same grading system as UK A levels.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
The CIE A Level sat in Mauritius is considered on a grade for grade basis with GCE A Levels sat in the UK.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Titulo Académico de Bachiller / Diploma de Bachiller / Bachillerato General – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
The Moroccan Diplôme du Baccalauréat/Attestation du Baccalauréat
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Voorbereidend Wetenschappelijk Onderwijs (VWO). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Senior School Certificate/West African Senior School Certificate
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Vitnemål fra den Videregående Skole (VVO). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Thanawaya (General Education Diploma) – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Higher Secondary Certificate (HSC).
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura.
Please refer to the UK entry requirements for this course, check for any prerequisites such as compulsory or preferred subject areas, and use the following as an indication of the Polish equivalent required.
The equivalents provided are intended as a guide only and individual applications are assessed on a case-by-case basis.
The following A-level equivalences to Swiadectwo Dojrzałości / Matura will typically be applied:
Updated entry requirements from the above qualification will be published in September 2022.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Diploma/Certificado Nível Secundário de Educação. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the rquirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Diplomă de Bacalaureat. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
The Attestat o Srednam Obrazov
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
The Rwanda Advanced Certificate of Education (A-level)
Students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Thanawaya (General Secondary Education Certificate) – students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Secondary School Leaving Diploma/Matura. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Singapore-Cambridge GCE A-levels considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like-for-like basis.
Polytechnic Diploma students considered for year 1 or year 2 entry on a case-by-case basis depending on subjects taken and CGPA.
Please contact Admissions to confirm your eligibility and the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Vysvedčenie o maturitnej skúške (Secondary School Leaving Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Maturitetno spričevalo (Matura Certificate). The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
The National Senior Certificate will be accepted for direct entry to certain undergraduate courses normally
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Korean High School Diploma students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Título de Bachiller/Bachillerato.
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Sri Lankan General Certificate of Education (Advanced Level).
Considered equivalent to UK A-levels on a like for like basis.
International Students coming to study in the UK may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Avgångsbetyg / Slutbetyg från Gymnasieskola. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Federal Maturity Certificate/Maturitatzeugnis/Cantonal Maturity Certificate. The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
International Students from within the European Economic Area (EEA) may need to apply for a visa or entry clearance to come to the UK to study. The way that you apply may vary depending on the length of your course. There are different rules for:
For more information see our main Visa page.
Senior High School Leaving Certificate students must successfully complete a recognised foundation course.
Junior College Diploma
The exact requirements from the above qualification differ between courses. Please contact Admissions to confirm the requirements for your course of interest.
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Develop in-demand cyber security skills through ethical hacking and investigation
£31714
Average graduate salary 15 months after completing one of our undergraduate Computer Science courses (Graduate Outcomes Survey 2018/19)
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, assuring the quality and industry-relevance of your qualification
On this four-year degree, you will develop a firm foundation in technical computing, before specialising in cyber security.
You’ll learn how software and systems work, developing practical skills in analysis, design and programming. Later, you’ll move on to topics such as cryptography, cyber crime, sociotechnical risks and digital forensics.
You’ll become ethical hackers, identifying flaws in computing devices and networks, and tracing attacks while auditing systems.
You will study at master’s level in your fourth year, learning alongside our internationally renowned researchers at the cutting edge of the subject.
Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional and on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
During this four-year Computer Science with Cyber Security MSci course you will learn to solve real-world cyber security challenges, using programming, problem-solving and analytical skills.
Study our common first year for all our computer science students, learning six core topics including operating systems, web development and Java.
Introduction to Algorithms (15 Credits)
This module will introduce you to some common problems in Computer Science and how you might go about selecting efficient solutions. Both iterative and recursive algorithms will be considered.
Mathematics for Computing (15 Credits)
To provide students of differing mathematical backgrounds with the foundational mathematics to equip them for further studies in Informatics.
Systems Architecture (15 Credits)
This module will introduce you to the fundamentals of computer systems; understand the layers that make up a system, the interfaces and abstractions provided to different levels and how they interrelate.
Programming in Java (30 Credits)
This module aims to provide you with generally applicable (that is, applicable not only to Java but also to other languages) introductory object-oriented programming skills and concepts.
Databases (15 Credits)
This module introduces you to databases and database driven systems (back-end development) and to the practical and theoretical aspects of dynamic web applications (front-end development)
Operating Systems (15 Credits)
An introduction to the key principles and functions of operating systems and enhance a practical understanding of them by providing an introduction to command-line interfaces, key system tools and shell scripting.
Computer Science, Ethics & Society (15 credits)
This module will prepare you for your studies and professional career in computing, exploring the impact of new computing algorithms, technologies and applications on individuals and society.
Deepen your knowledge of computer science with core modules such as games technology and object-orientated analysis. Boost your professional skills with a team project.
Data Structures and Algorithms (15 Credits)
Learn how information can be structured and processed in computer systems, with an abstract view of the way systems handle information, which is essential for effectively implementing and understanding computer systems.
Language Processors (15 Credits)
This module will give you an understanding of programming language structure and implementation that will complement programming skills and aid the learning of new programming languages.
Object-Oriented Analysis and Design (15 Credits)
This module will provide you with a thorough understanding of object-oriented analysis and design with UML and enable the adoption of software engineering practices.
Professional Development in IT (15 Credits)
You will be provided with the tools to plan your professional development, relating to academic and career goals, to understand your strengths and to identify areas of development.
Team Project (30 Credits)
The aim of the module is to allow you to get practical experience of working in a team on building a software product of industrial strength to meet a set of customer requirements.
Programming in C++ (15 Credits)
The module focuses on introducing some basic aspects of the C++ language in a gradual manner so as to allow students to use it with confidence in follow-up modules and in their professional career.
Computer Networks (15 Credits)
This module aims to provide students with a solid understanding of the key organisational principles of computer networks and their key protocols.
Study specialist modules such as digital forensics. Choose elective modules to tailor the degree to your interests.
Network Security (15 Credits)
This module aims to introduce the underlying principles and current practices in network security. Topics are approached from a problem solving perspective, emphasizing concepts and principles.
Digital Forensics (15 Credits)
This module provides an introduction to computer crimes and incidents and teaches you to develop the basic knowledge and skills required to detect incidents, investigate them and mitigate their consequences.
Information Security Fundamentals (15 Credits)
This module presents the fundamentals for information security from a strategic perspective, giving you the appropriate knowledge and skills to discuss, communicate within organisations.
Cyber Crime and Sociotechnical Risk (15 Credits)
This module provides an introduction to (a) cybercrime and cyber terrorism and how they impact business, governments and individuals; (b) the human and social factors that shape these activities.
Games Technology (15 Credits)
The module will introduce aspects of both game and game engine design, including an overview of the structure of a typical game development company.
Advanced Databases (15 Credits)
This module will enable you to gain advanced knowledge on, and develop skills for, different ways of representing, managing, and manipulating data.
Computer Graphics (15 Credits)
In this module, you will learn the theory and practice of real-time 3D computer graphics based on the Open Graphics Library (OpenGL).
Theory of Computation (15 Credits)
Understand some of the standard abstract models of computation, how they may be shown to be equivalent, and what their limitations are.
Advanced Games Technology (15 Credits)
The module will cover advanced game engine design in a practical format. A fully featured game engine will be developed from first principles.
Professional Experience and Career Development (30 Credits)
This module is designed to focus your learning; analyse and assess your learning at university and apply this in an appropriate and intelligent manner to your placement role.
Data Visualization (15 Credits)
This module is designed to equip you with the technical and design skills to create and use data visualization applications for the workplace and research environments.
Digital Signal Processing and Audio Programming (15 Credits)
This module ensures that you will be able to master tasks of developing and applying digital signal processing; including one-dimensional signals and some 2-dimensional signal processing for images.
Advanced Programming: Concurrency (15 Credits)
The module aims to provide you with the practical knowledge of the problems involved in programming and how to resolve these problems and the implementation mechanisms used for obtaining correct concurrent systems.
Functional Programming (15 Credits)
This module will introduce you to functional programming, and the styles of programming and program structuring it makes possible.
Cloud Computing (15 Credits)
This module aims to introduce you to the fundamental concept of computing-on-demand leading to Cloud computing. It follows a practical approach to building and running a test-bed cloud.
Computer Vision (15 Credits)
In this module, you will learn the theory and practice of computer vision, which enables computers to perceive, and reason, about the world using images.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 Credits)
The main aim and focus of the module is to provide you with a broad introduction in theory and practice to the main areas of nature-inspired, adaptive Artificial Intelligence.
Programming and Mathematics for A (15 Credits)
The main purpose of the module is for you to gain fundamental programming and mathematical skills for studying specialist Artificial Intelligence topics.
Agents and Multi Agents Systems (15 Credits)
This module allows you to learn agent architectures that perform differently according to the characteristics of the task environment
User Centred Systems (15 Credits)
Introduction to the importance of usability in interactive systems. You will learn techniques for the design and evaluation of interactive systems.
Semantic Web Technologies and Knowledge Graphs (15 credits)
In this module you will learn the semantic technologies to meet today’s demands from industry, where data scientists must semantically orchestrate diverse types of data sources. This module gives a practical combination of web and data management technologies, knowledge representation and artificial intelligence.
Project Management (15 credits)
This module deals with the concepts, methods and software involved in the management of projects. It covers the roles and skills needed at each stage of the project development process, the decisions to be made, and their consequences.
Develop in-depth professional expertise to prepare you for your career in cyber security. Study core modules and elective modules in topics such as cryptography and cyber crime. Undertake an individual project to showcase your skills.
Advanced Algorithms and Data Structures (15 Credits)
This module revisits basic data structures and algorithms with more in-depth analysis and introduces advanced algorithms and data structures for diverse applications such as logic programming, machine learning, simulation, signal processing, and information retrieval.
Cryptography (15 Credits)
Modern cryptography abandons the assumption that the adversary has available infinite computational resources, and assumes instead that the adversary’s computation is resource bounded in some reasonable way. This module explores modern cryptographic (code making) and cryptanalytic (code breaking) techniques in detail.
Security Auditing and Certification (15 Credits)
The aim of the module is to introduce audit and certification as two of the most prominent forms of IT systems security assessment and cover the main methods, techniques, tools and standards that underpin them.
Individual Project (45 Credits)
This module gives you an opportunity to undertake an independent piece of systematic research and/or problem-solving for a defined topic or problem.
Advanced Databases (15 Credits)
This module has been designed for students that have already taken an introductory module on the topic of database systems. The module will enable you to gain advanced knowledge about, and develop skills for, different ways of representing, managing, and manipulating data.
Computer Graphics (15 Credits)
In this module, you will learn the theory and practice of real-time 3D computer graphics based on the Open Graphics Library (OpenGL). This will enable you to build a graphics engine as part of a computer game.
Digital Signal Processing and Audio Programming (15 Credits)
This module introduces you to the mathematical and computational framework for processing, analysing, and synthesising digital signals. We focus one-dimensional signals, in particular audio and vibrations, but cover also some 2-dimensional signal processing for images.
Computational Cognitive Systems (15 Credits)
This module allows you to analyse cognitive processes from the point of view of their being computational, information processing systems by gaining specific knowledge and skills in modelling perception, attention and memory, learning, and decision-making.
Agents and Multi-Agent Systems (15 Credits)
This module allows you to learn agent architectures that perform differently according to the characteristics of the task environment. To this end, you will design deliberative, and reactive agents, planners and hybrids.
Advanced Games Technology (15 Credits)
The module will cover advanced game engine design in a practical format. A fully featured game engine will be developed from first principles.
Semantic Web Technologies and Knowledge Graphs (15 credits)
In this module you will learn the semantic technologies to meet today’s demands from industry, where data scientists must semantically orchestrate diverse types of data sources. This module gives a practical combination of web and data management technologies, knowledge representation and artificial intelligence.
User-centred Systems Design (15 credits)
Introduction to the importance of usability in interactive systems. You will learn techniques for the design and evaluation of interactive systems.
Advanced Programming: Concurrency (15 credits)
The module aims to provide you with the practical knowledge of the problems involved in programming and how to resolve these problems and the implementation mechanisms used for obtaining correct concurrent systems.
Cloud Computing (15 credits)
This module aims to introduce you to the fundamental concept of computing-on-demand leading to Cloud computing. It follows a practical approach to building and running a test-bed cloud.
Computer Vision (15 credits)
In this module, you will learn the theory and practice of computer vision, which enables computers to perceive, and reason, about the world using images.
Introduction to Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
The main aim and focus of the module is to provide you with a broad introduction in theory and practice to the main areas of nature-inspired, adaptive Artificial Intelligence.
Programming and Mathematics for Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
The main purpose of the module is for you to gain fundamental programming and mathematical skills for studying specialist Artificial Intelligence topics. The paradigm used is object-oriented programming, and Python the guiding programming language.
Project Management (15 credits)
This module deals with the concepts, methods and software involved in the management of projects. It covers the roles and skills needed at each stage of the project development process, the decisions to be made, and their consequences.
You may elect to take an industrial placement between years 2 and 3 or between years 3 and 4.
On this course, MSci (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security, you will learn through a combination of lectures, case studies, seminars and laboratory sessions. Project and group work aim to develop problem-solving and play a major part in the course. Learning is also supported by the online e-learning system.
The balance of assessment by examination, practical examination and assessment by coursework will to some extent depend on the optional modules you choose. The approximate percentage of the course assessment, based on 2019/20 entry is as follows:
Contact hours will take the form of taught modules which are delivered through a series of 20 hours of lectures and 10 hours of tutorials/laboratory sessions.
You are expected to undertake independent study, including substantial coursework assignments for each module, amounting approximately to 120 hours per module. Approximate study time based on 2019/20 entry is as follows:
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£9,250
Overseas/EU
£18,210
The fees indicated are for undergraduate entry in the 2022/ 23 academic year only. Fees for future years may be subject to an inflationary increase, which is normally 2%.
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There are many applications for the specialist expertise you’ll develop on this degree. For example:
Your fourth year of master’s level study will make you attractive to employers as you will have greater depth and breadth of knowledge. You will be closer to gaining Chartered Engineer status and well prepared for further study, such as a PhD.
Your broad knowledge of computer science and sophisticated programming skills mean you will also be attractive to employers in other industries.
In recent years students from our computer science courses have been able to obtain placements at leading companies within their chosen field such as:
The School has its own dedicated placements team that provides on-hand placement and internship support and guidance for students throughout their studies. You can undertake one of the following placement schemes:
Our dedicated team of placement specialists, the Professional Liaison Unit, has extensive experience in helping students to secure placement employment across a range of industries. The team also has longstanding relationships with an impressive and diverse range of companies spanning both large and small organisations including start-ups in Tech City.
Placements are highly encouraged at City. Students that complete a placement year benefit from gaining professional experience working on real-life projects and are also more likely to achieve higher grades, secure a graduate-level job and earn a higher salary.
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