Cyber Security Management (with Foundation Year option) Bournemouth University (BU)

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 police forensics investigator, forensics consultant, security advisor, information security analyst or cyber security analyst.
• You’ll be career-ready with 100% of our graduates in employment after 15 months. (source DiscoverUni 2023).

Are you interested in understanding the evolving security threats posed by hackers, computer viruses, and large-scale cyber-attacks? The rate and prevalence of such threats mean cyber security professionals are in high demand.

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.

Entry requirements

For September 2026 entry: The entry requirements for this course are 104–120 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BCC–BBB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM) and T Levels (Merit). 

Foundation Year Entry Requirements for September 2026 entry: 48 - 72 UCAS tariff points.

International entry requirements: 

For 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 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% 

We offer a number of preparatory programmes through Bournemouth University International College. These courses offer you progression from High School in your home country to a Bachelor’s degree at BU.