St Mary's University Twickenham, London
Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons)
Twickenham, United Kingdom
BSc
DURATION
6 years
LANGUAGES
English
PACE
Full time, Part time
APPLICATION DEADLINE
EARLIEST START DATE
Sep 2027
TUITION FEES
GBP 17,445 *
STUDY FORMAT
On-Campus
* for International; £9,790 for Home
Key Summary
About: Lead the tech landscape with this hands-on Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons) at St Mary’s. You’ll learn core computer science and study network security, cryptography, ethical hacking and digital forensics. Teaching includes guest lectures, hackathons, capture-the-flag events, field trips and conferences. Use cyber labs, industry software and an E-Sports Arena, receive one-to-one support, and take optional industrial placements and internships.
Career Outcomes: You’ll gain transferable skills in critical thinking and communication and access Career Services. Sectors include technology, healthcare, finance, manufacturing. Roles may include ethical hacker, cyber security analyst, security software developer, solutions architect, cryptography specialist, security researcher.
Lead the tech landscape with our hands-on cyber security course.
Develop in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with our cyber security course. You will build a strong foundation in computer science and cover advanced topics like:
- network security
- cryptography
- ethical hacking
- digital forensics.
As a result, you will become a leader in the rapidly evolving tech landscape.
A focus on employability
Our cyber security degree is hands-on. You will attend:
- lectures from industry guest speakers
- hackathons
- field trips to leading tech organisations and industry partners
- industry conferences
- cybersecurity meetups
- capture-the-flag events
- tech talks.
Therefore, you will:
- develop a thorough understanding of the industry
- apply skills to real-world scenarios, enhancing skills crucial for success within the field
- grow your network
- become a sought-after graduate.
Cutting-edge facilities
You’ll learn in a dynamic environment and access:
- cyber security labs
- industry software and platforms
- an E-Sports Arena
- modern computing
- an extensive resource library.
One-to-one support
Our lecturers are dedicated to your personal and professional growth. During your cyber security degree, you will access their one-to-one support.
We are also:
- 1st in London for ‘Academic Support’ (National Student Survey (NSS), 2023).
- 2nd in London for ‘Teaching on My Course’ (NSS, 2023).
Work placements: build practical experience
You can complete optional industrial placements and internships within cyber security and the wider computing industry. As a result, you will stand out after graduation.
Other pathways to choose
We also offer:
- Computer Science BSc
- Computer Science (Artificial Intelligence) BSc
- Computer Science (Data Science) BSc
- Computer Science (Game Development) BSc
- Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc
- Computer Science (User Experience) BSc.
These modules are the modules that were available to students in the 2024/25 academic year and are illustrative of what may be offered for 2025/26.
Please note: it is possible that a module listed on the website will not be able to run due to reasons beyond our control. For more information please refer to our course information disclaimer.
Year 1
- Computer systems and networks
- Mathematics for computer science
- Programming principles and techniques
- Database systems
- Object-oriented programming
- Web design and development
Year 2
- Data structures and algorithms
- Artificial intelligence
- Network security and cryptography
- Team project
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Data visualisation
Year 3
- Individual project
- Software testing and quality assurance
- Cybercrime and digital forensics
- Advanced topics in computer science
- Internet of things
Our cyber security course will help you build transferrable skills like critical thinking and communication. As a graduate, you can explore diverse and exciting industries, such as:
- technology
- healthcare
- finance
- manufacturing.
Upon starting your course at St Mary's, you will have access to our Career Services, which provides students and graduates with impartial advice on their career progression and development.
Some examples of job roles and areas of work for graduates of Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons) include:
- Ethical hacker
- Cyber security analyst
- Security software developer
- Cyber security solutions architect
- Cryptography specialist
- Security researcher
Teaching methods
You'll be taught on our beautiful and historic campus located in Twickenham, London.
Assessment methods
The assessment strategy for this course aligns intricately with the University's Teaching and Learning Strategy, focusing specifically on cyber security-related evaluations. You will complete a diverse range of assessments directly tied to the field, including (but not limited to):
- designing network topologies
- conducting ethical hacking projects
- analysing network security case studies.