Networks and Cyber Security (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons), 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
BSc (Hons)	Full-time	3 - 5 years	September	GBP 9250 per year	GBP 19700 per year

About Networks and Cyber Security (with Foundation Year option), BSc (Hons) - at Bournemouth University (BU)

This course prepares you with industry-relevant skills and latest networking knowledge for a career in a world that increasingly connected in all aspects of life and business.

Why study BSc (Hons) Networks and Cyber Security at BU?

Develop the versatility and personal qualities to design, configure and optimise large-scale networks to meet dynamic corporate infrastructure needs in a global context
Build and improve your applied technical skills with a strong appreciation of security implications to support the enabling and deployment of wired and wireless communication technologies and protocols over large-scale and complex networks for any organisation
Study and practice in our state-of-art speciality labs with enterprise grade hardware and fully virtualisation ready enterprise level infrastructure
Engage in a series of practical, industry-focused tasks and co-participate in a range of research projects, not only with BU staff but experts from other institutions and industries in the UK and the world
Gain valuable work experience on your placement if you choose to take one
You'll be qualified to work as a computer network professional in all sectors where networking infrastructure plays a critical role

Notes about fees for this course

September 2025:

£9,250 (UK, ROI & CI)
£19,700 (Int'l) per year
Placement year: £1,850
Foundation year: £9,250 (UK, ROI & CI) £19,700 (Int'l)

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

Entry requirements

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

Foundation Year: 48-72 UCAS tariff points and GCSE English Language or English Literature and Mathematics Grade 4.

September 2025 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 September 2025 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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