About this course
University of Plymouth offers BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security) as a 4-year undergraduate Bachelor Degree with Honours programme in IT Security. Based in Plymouth, the programme is delivered by the university's specialist faculty and welcomes international applicants from across Africa and beyond.
Tuition is £18,100 per year. English-language entry requires IELTS 6 overall or TOEFL iBT 76. The next intake is Semester 1 (September), 2026.
Scholarships are available to international applicants. The programme includes an industry internship element.
BDM Consult's advisors can guide you through entry requirements, scholarship eligibility, and visa support — from initial application to offer letter.
Entry requirements
UCAS tariff 120 - 128 GCSE: English C/4 and mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact the admissions team. A levels: 120-128 points from a minimum of 2 A levels in any subject. Excluding general studies. International Baccalaureate: 27-30 overall – English and mathematics must be included. 18 Unit BTEC National Diploma/QCF Extended Diploma: DMM-DDM – science related subjects: IT, Humanities, Engineering, Software Development, IT Practitioners, Business, Computing, Science (GCSE English C/4 and Mathematics grade B/5. If you have a grade C/4 in mathematics please contact admissions team). BTEC National Diploma modules If you hold a BTEC qualification it is vital that you provide our Admissions team with details of the exact modules you have studied as part of the BTEC. Without this information we may be unable to process your application quickly and you could experience significant delays in the progress of your application to study with us. Please explicitly state the full list of modules within your qualification at the time of application. All Access courses: 33 credits at merit and/or distinction and to include at least 12 level 3 credits in mathematics with merit. Including a minimum of GCSE English and mathematics grade C/4. T level: Merit to Distinction depending on the Mathematics units studying within the T level pathways. TOEFL IBT – 76 Minimum Component Scores - Component scores of listening 17, reading 18, speaking 20, writing 18 IELTS – 6.0 Minimum Component Scores - 5.5 in all four components (listening, reading, speaking and writing)
Scholarships
Scholarships are available for this course. Speak to a BDM advisor for the latest funding and eligibility details.
Intake dates
- ▸Semester 1 (September), 2026
Application deadlines differ per intake. Speak to BDM for the latest cut-off dates.
