Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Management at BU?

  • Explore the evolving threat landscape and gain applied skills in building and managing secure systems
  • Learn the fundamental concepts of psychology, business, law, and management that relate to cyber security in technology
  • Become a strategic thinker and be a step ahead of the hackers – understanding the threats and implementing the solutions to combat them
  • Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one
  • You’ll be qualified to work in the security and/or forensic industry in roles such as forensics consultant, security advisor, information security analyst, or cybersecurity analyst

Find out more about the content of this course.

Our cyber security lab is something special

Using state-of-the-art technology across our three labs, we can run up to 50 million PCs using just 50. From the labs, we can see where cyber attacks are happening all over the world, and what attacks are happening and being stopped at BU. Find out more about these facilities.

Cisco Network Academy

BU is a member of the Cisco Network Academy program; this allows us to offer students the chance to study for internationally recognised industry certifications in computer networking and related areas. The CCNA Cisco Certified Network Associate course forms the basis for Cisco’s certification program. It is desirable to employer’s and can act as base for more advanced professional certifications.

Following our recent UG course periodic review completed in 2022, we are currently working with BCS to accredit all new courses with a view for all courses to have backdated accreditation to the first year they started running.

Key information

Next start date:

September 2025, September 2026

Location:

Bournemouth University, Talbot Campus

Duration:

4 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 3 years full-time. You will be enrolled onto the 4-year degree, but can opt out of the placement year. Foundation year: 5 years full-time with a minimum 30-week placement or 4 years full-time.

Required subjects:

All subjects considered

Entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: 104-120 UCAS tariff points including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. Foundation year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points. For more information check out our full entry requirements.

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each component, or equivalent. For more information check out our international entry requirements.