Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London BSc (Hons)

Staffordshire University

Key Course Facts

Unemployment Rate	10% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	5% Proportion of students of Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) £16750 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London BSc (Hons) at Staffordshire University UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Staffordshire University London
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Computer and Information Security

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 10 graduates of Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London BSc (Hons) and other courses in CAH25 at Staffordshire University for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in CAH25.

	Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London BSc (Hons) and other CAH25 courses of Staffordshire University	Average review score among all Computer and Information Security courses in the UK
Explanations	100	85
Interesting courses	92	70
Intellectually stimulating	83	82
Challenged to do my best	100	79
Depth of concepts	92	77
Builds on previous learnings	100	79
Joined ideas from different topics	92	75
Balance directed/independent study	100	74
Applicability of course content	92	77
Clear criteria in markings	83	70
Fair assessment	92	80
Tests reflected your learning	92	76
Timely feedback	92	70
Helpful feedback	83	64
Approachability of teachers	92	83
Support from teachers	100	79
Organisation of courses	75	70
Communication of changes	83	70
IT facilities	58	84
Library	58	84
Course specific resources	92	87
Student feedback opportunities	92	77
Student feedback valued	75	68
Student's feedback acted upon	75	56
Work of student union	73	66
Mental wellbeing services	83	75
Overall satisfaction	72

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All CAH25 courses of Staffordshire University

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£21824	£16190	£18405
25-75 percentile range	£18500 - £24973	£11190 - £20190	£13083 - £23405

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All courses in the UK

Course Description

Staffordshire University brings a fresh approach to education at its new Digital Institute London. Brand new for September 2020 the Institute is based at Here East, right at the heart of the Olympic Park in London. You will be taught in new open plan learning spaces with the best in new technology and have access to social spaces for industry networking to set you up for the best start.

Here East is home to a variety of communications, broadcasting and technological businesses and the metropolis of central London just a tube ride away, meaning the possibilities for social and professional development are endless.

Our BSc (Hons) Cyber Security award is designed to launch your future career in the protection of software and hardware against malicious threats. Our course is designed to not only give you a theoretical foundation in cyber security, but to give you a practical and expert-level knowledge in a specialist area of the field which can range from network security through to ethical hacking, so you're fully prepared to work in the industry upon graduation.

We focus heavily on the practical element of cyber security, and we back that up with the distinctive facilities including a dedicated laboratory, with its own private internal network, containing some of the latest equipment and software. We have access to external specialists from the Police and industry both for guest lectures and Q&A sessions. The version of EnCase we use in the lab is the version used by law enforcement. We are equipped to perform both ‘PC’ based investigations, as well as mobile forensics (on smartphones, and sat nav’s etc).

We offer more than just a degree too, so you’ll be ahead of the competition as soon as you graduate. Alongside your studies, you will have the opportunity to complete industry-recognised certifications in EnCase, MicroSystemation XRY and Cellebrite UFED. Our courses are also designed with input from Google, Amazon, and Cisco. In some modules you can elect to study for certifications from Amazon, Cisco, or Microsoft (you will be advised as to which certifications you can study as you progress through your course).

On successful completion of study, we will issue the following award: BSc (Hons) Cyber Security)

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in
Total respondents	10	740
Unemployed	10%	5%
Studying	0%	8%
Working	65%	69%
Both studying and working	20%	13%
No information	10%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	30%
Non highly-skilled jobs	55%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	15%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London BSc (Hons) at Staffordshire University

30%	Therapy professionals
15%	Teaching Professionals
5%	Sales occupations
5%	Administrative occupations
5%	Sports and fitness occupations
5%	Leisure, travel and related personal service occupations
5%	Managers, directors and senior officials
5%	Caring personal services

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 137

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	0
80-95	10
96-111	0
112-127	15
128-143	15
144-159	15
160-175	40
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 6.5
- Others
- 5.0
- Others for specific English Language and undergraduate awards for overseas students
- 6.5
- Graduate Degrees
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Journalism
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees
- 6.5
- Undergraduate Degrees Journalism and Media Studies

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Cyber Security - Staffordshire University London BSc (Hons)

England UK	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	year 1
EU	£16750	year 1
International	£16750	year 1

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

University Rankings

Positions of Staffordshire University in top UK and global rankings.

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About Staffordshire University

Established in 1970, Staffordshire University offers students the opportunity to become a part of the diverse and lively city of Stoke-on-Trent, West Midlands. This university provides a rich experience in a variety of disciplines, including state-of-the art Specialist Technical Facilities, such as their Motion Capture suites for Biomechanics students, or the Simulation Hospital Wards for those in the Medical programme. International learners can also benefit from language support offered by the university’s designated teams, ensuring both a strong academic and social start.

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Student composition of Staffordshire University

Total number of students enrolled at Staffordshire University by level Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022
undergraduates:: 12255
postgraduates:: 1340
Total:: 13595

Number of students enrolled in courses of subject “Computer and Information Security”: Academic year - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

Source: Academic year 2021/22 - Full-time equivalent student enrollments published by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) on February 2022

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