About the course

Become a skilled practitioner in the principles and practice of cyber security. Develop in-demand skills to help protect organisations from the threat of cyber crime.

　　This course produces multi-skilled, highly competent graduates who are equipped to become leaders in their career field and who understand the implications of their work both for themselves and for society as a whole.

　　You will spend a year in industry, furthering your knowledge, networking and getting real-life experience.

　　Through the programme, you will study two integrated strands of work which help you to develop both your computational thinking and your skills as an engineer. It is the combination of these two areas that will make you attractive to employers, enabling you to make an immediate contribution when you move into employment.

　　The programme will provide you with a solid foundation in the principles and practices of Computer Science, including coding, mathematics and basic engineering, with breadth in Computer Science and related technical disciplines, and with advanced training in the focused area of Cyber Security.

　　Key aspects of modern Cyber Security are covered, from the theoretical building blocks of identity and trust, through to real-world implementations, and discussion of the wider impacts that Cyber Security has on society.

　　You will understand engineering trade-offs that cross disciplines, such as between hardware and software, and you will be able to participate effectively in multidisciplinary teams. You will also develop the skill to contribute professionally to solving complex commercial and industrial engineering problems having undertaken a focused project in the field of Cyber Security. Scholarships - View all scholarships Internships

　　

Start dates and prices

Course fees are indicative and should be used as a guide. Speak to a counsellor to get an accurate price.

　　Duration: 4 Year(s)Fees: Not available

Intake	Location
Semester 1 (September), 2024	York
Semester 1 (September), 2025	York

　　

How to apply

Entry requirements for University of York

AAA including Mathematics

　　International Baccalaureate - 36 points overall, including grade 6 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations).

　　IELTS 6.5, with a minimum of 6.0 in each component

　　TOEFL 87 overall, with a minimum of 21 in Listening, 21 in Reading, 21 in Speaking, 21 in Writing

　　

English language requirements

　　6.5

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　　TOEFL Internet based overall score: 87.0

　　

Application deadline:

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Further information

Career outcomesIf you aren’t eligible for the above entry requirements, you might want to explore pathway options at University of York. If you want to find out more, please speak to our counsellors.

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