Computer Science (Cyber Security), MSci, Bournemouth University (BU)

the United Kingdom

Study options for this course

The award	How you will study	Study duration	Course start	Domestic course fees	International course fees
MSci	Full-time	4 - 5 years	September	GBP 9535 per year	GBP 19700 per year

About Computer Science (Cyber Security), MSci - at Bournemouth University (BU)

Why study MSci Computer Science (Cyber Security) at BU?

Master advanced security tools and techniques: Seamlessly build upon your BSc Cyber Security with Digital Forensics knowledge and develop expertise in cybersecurity, learning to implement, assess, and manage the security of business activities in a global context within a focused 120-credit program.
Build cutting-edge technical expertise: Gain proficiency in ethical hacking, computational modeling, quantum computing, and network science to address and prevent security threats in state-of-the-art labs equipped with enterprise-grade hardware and virtualization-ready infrastructure.
Tailor your degree: Choose specialist units such as cyber threat intelligence to align with your career goals and gain practical experience.
Enhance your employability: Gain valuable work experience and industry insights through a team-based Master's project without a traditional dissertation, collaborating with BU staff and global experts from academia and industry.
Access diverse career opportunities: Prepare for roles that drive innovation in cybersecurity fields, from penetration tester to digital forensics consultant or information security analyst.
Achieve excellent graduate outcomes: Our graduates secure roles in high-demand fields, demonstrating the value of an integrated, applied Master's degree with a streamlined 120-credit structure.

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025 entry:

£9,535 (UK, ROI & CI)
£19,700 (Int'l) per year
Placement year: £1,850
Final Year: £8,800 (UK/ROI/CI) £15,760 (Int'l)

For fees and funding information, please visit www.bournemouth.ac.uk/ug-funding

Entry requirements

September 2025 and and September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104-120 UCAS tariff points including 2 A-levels or equivalent. BTEC Extended Diploma: DMM. T-level requirements: Merit (120 tariff points).

International entry requirements:

For September 2025 and September 2026 entry: If English is not your first language you'll need IELTS (Academic) 6.0 with minimum 5.5 in each of the 4 components, or equivalent.

Please see below some examples of the qualifications for entry onto Year 1 for September 2025 and September 2026 entry:

China: Chinese Senior High School Graduation Certificate (Huikao) average 80%, or Gaokao 61-71%. Grade depends on the course
France: Baccalaureate with 11.5–12.5 overall or 10.5-11.5 (international option)
Hong Kong: HKDSE Diploma (4,4,3 to 4,4,4 from three subjects). Grade depends on the course
India: All India Senior School Certificate Examination (Standard XII) 60-70%
Spain: Titulo de Bachillerato with 6 - 7. Grade depends on the course
Turkey: Devlet Lise Diplomasi/Lise BitirmeDiplomasi 3.5/5.0 or 70%

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