BSc(Hons) Cyber Security
Aston University
Duration
3 years
Intake
September
Degree
Bachelor
Program Overview
The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security program at Aston University UK offers a balanced mix of theory, practice, and research. Through expert-led teaching and state-of-the-art facilities, students gain specialized expertise to meet global career demands. This course emphasizes employability, innovation, and critical thinking, making it ideal for international students aiming for success in the UK and beyond.
Key Information
University
Aston University
Campus
Birmingham
Total Credits
360
Study Mode
Full-time
Loan Availability
Yes
Program Details
Duration
Tuition Fee:
Format
Attendance:
Study Gap:
Fees & Funding:
International students
(2025/26)
| Annual tuition fees: | £21,500 |
| During placement year: | £2,500 |
How you can fund your studies:
- Student loan
- Receiving bursaries and scholarships from Aston
- Parental contributions
- Working part-time
Loans
There are two types of student loan to help you cover the costs of university. You pay these loans back after you finish your course, when you’re earning over £25,000 per year.
Tuition fee loan: available to undergraduate students from the UK, tuition fee loans are paid directly to your university or college by the Government. You can expect to be paid any amount up to the maximum, which equals the cost of fees per year.
Maintenance loan: available to full-time undergraduate students from the UK, maintenance loans help pay for living costs such as food, travel, rent, course materials and accommodation. The amount you are awarded is dependent on household income. The maximum loan you can receive is £8,200 per year.
Course Structure
Year 1 modules
In your first year you will study the following core modules:
| Module Title | Credits |
| Introductory Mathematics for Digital Science | 15 |
| Fundamentals of Digital Systems | 15 |
| Introductory Programming for Digital Science | 15 |
| Foundations of Artificial Intelligence and Data Science | 15 |
| Cybersecurity Fundamentals | 15 |
| Internet Applications and Databases | 15 |
| Power Skills | 15 |
| Interdisciplinary Design Project | 15 |
| Total | 120 |
Year 2 modules
In your second year you will study the following core modules:
| Module Title | Credits |
| Applied Cryptography | 15 |
| Human Factors in Security | 15 |
| Secure Networks and Operating Systems | 15 |
| Security Operations | 15 |
| Software Engineering | 15 |
| Data Structures, Algorithms and Object-Oriented Programming | 15 |
| Team Project | 15 |
| Ethics, Equality, Diversity, Inclusion, and Sustainability | 15 |
| Total | 120 |
Placement year modules
You will spend your third year on placement. You will be fully supported throughout the process by our award-winning Careers and Placements team.
| Module Title | Credits |
| EPS Placement Year | 120 |
Final year modules
In your final year, you will study the following core modules:
| Module Title | Credits |
| Individual Project | 45 |
| Risk Management and Security Governance | 15 |
| Software Security | 15 |
| Total | 75 |
Entry Requirement
Academic
HSC/Equivalent 75% and above
Language
IELTS - 6/ 5.5
OIETC - 6/5
PTE - 64/ 59
How To Apply
Post Departure Activities
Collect BRP, Complete Enrollment, Register with GP, Open Bank Account, Apply for National Insurance
Prepare all necessary documents
Academic transcripts and certificates, Passport, NID, TB Test, Bank statement
Apply to the University
Check eligibility check and apply
Receive and accept offer
Conditional or unconditional
Pay Tuition Deposit & Pre-CAS Interview
Standard deposit £5,000 & Complete pre-CAS interview
Receive CAS letter
After providing all documents wait for CAS
Apply for Visa
Apply with a 28-day mature bank statement and pay the visa and IHS Fees
UKVI Interview
Prepare for the UKVI Interview and wait for the visa decision
Contact Us
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