BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

About this program

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security program at University of Wolverhampton is a full‑time 3‑year undergraduate degree (with an optional 4‑year Sandwich version including placement) that trains students to protect organizations, networks, IT systems and individuals from cyber threats, attacks, and vulnerabilities. In the first year you build strong computing foundations, programming, software architecture, databases, server/virtualization, and general computing principles. In the second year you progress into cybersecurity‑specific content: network architecture and operations, ethical hacking, network security, secure system design and operations. In the final (or third) year you deepen your studies with digital forensics, risk and cybersecurity management, cyber‑intelligence, security governance, and you complete a major project, often with opportunity to collaborate with industry or engage with real‑world security challenges. The curriculum combines theory, practical labs, and industry‑standard tools and methodologies, and the course is accredited by the British Computing Society (BCS), ensuring that the degree meets recognized professional and academic standards.

Entry requirements

• Academic requirement: Bachelors Degree
• Language requirement: IELTS/TOEFL/PTE/DUOLINGUO
• Age requirement: Less than 25 Years Old

Why study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at University of Wolverhampton

• Strong foundational training in computing + dedicated cybersecurity specialisation
• Practical, hands‑on learning (network labs, ethical hacking, digital forensics, secure systems)
• Option for a placement year (Sandwich variant) for real‑world work experience
• Modern dedicated cybersecurity facilities & labs at the university
• Curriculum aligned with industry demand and current threat landscape
• Good postgraduate and career prospects in cybersecurity, network security, forensics, etc.
• Balance of theoretical knowledge + applied skills, useful for diverse cyber‑security roles globally