Cyber security covers concepts, policies, guidelines, tools and technologies used to protect the cyber environment, organisational assets and users. Our integrated Masters helps you develop as a multi-skilled, highly competent practitioner. The course provides a solid foundation in computer science and cyber security, including coding, mathematics and basic engineering. You will then undertake advanced training, informed by our world-class research, in topics such as secure systems, cryptography and forensic analysis, gaining a solid theoretical foundation to take full advantage of emerging new technologies. You'll spend a year in industry, furthering your knowledge, networking and getting real-life experience. On graduation, you’ll be prepared for a career in cyber security or related fields across industry and government.
A Level: {'start': ['A*', 'A', 'A'], 'end': ['A', 'A', 'A', 'A']} | Mathematics A Level is essential. | T Level | We consider a range of T Level qualifications, in combination with an A Level in Mathematics. Please contact us to discuss your qualifications. | Scottish Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Access to HE Diploma: 45 UCAS points | Access to HE Diploma | Access to HE Diploma | We accept the Access to Higher Education Diploma. The syllabus must contain a significant portion of Mathematics that is considered equivalent to A Level standard. Applications will be considered on an individual basis - please contact the Department before you apply. | Scottish Advanced Higher | Please use the course link below for more details on Scottish entry requirements. | Extended Project: A | If you achieve A or higher in your EPQ, you may be eligible for an alternative offer up to one A Level grade (or equivalent) below our typical offer. | International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme: 37 UCAS points | With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). | WJEC Level 3 Advanced Skills Baccalaureate Wales: {'start': ['A*'], 'end': ['A']} | We will consider this qualification alongside or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications, as equivalent to one A Level. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) | DDD + B at A Level Mathematics. We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Mathematics at grade B is essential. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma | DDD + B in A Level Mathematics. We consider a range of OCR qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. A Level in Mathematics at grade B is essential. | OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma: {'start': ['D*D'], 'end': ['DD']} | D*D plus A at A Level. DD plus A* at A Level. A Level Mathematics is essential. | OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Certificate: {'start': ['D*'], 'end': ['D']} | D* plus AA at A Level. D plus A*A at A Level. A Level Mathematics is essential. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016): {'start': ['D*D'], 'end': ['DD']} | D*D plus A at A Level. DD plus A* at A Level. A Level Mathematics is essential. | Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016): {'start': ['D*'], 'end': ['D']} | D* plus AA at A Level. D plus A*A at A Level. A Level Mathematics is essential.
Please note these fees are for 2026 entry. Fees for 2027 entry are yet to be confirmed and will be updated as soon as possible. For additional information please see our web pages at: https://www.york.ac.uk/study/undergraduate/fees-funding/ — UG Standard Band 4 2027 entry
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