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University degree

Cyber Security

Anglia Ruskin University
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
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About this course

Study for Anglia Ruskin University's BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree and gain the essential skills to become a cyber security professional in our specialised labs in Cambridge. Gain the essential knowledge and skills to become a cyber security professional, protecting vital IT services. in England and 1st in the region for graduates progressing into senior roles.

Source: GOS 2026 Cyber attacks make headlines across the globe, and demand for talented computing graduates is outstripping supply. With governments and organisations increasing their cyber protection budgets, there’s never been a better time to study cyber security at ARU. Develop your knowledge and skills in our specialist computing labs, and start to specialise in areas of cyber security that particularly interest you.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts45%
48-63 pts10%
64-79 pts10%
80-95 pts10%
160-175 pts10%
How they qualified
65% got in with alevel. The rest came in a mix of ways:
alevel65%
other25%
none10%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
65%
Continue past first year
83%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£24,000
3 years on
£30,500
5 years on
What students say National Student Survey
83%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching76%
Assessment & feedback80%
Academic support76%
Well organised78%
Learning resources88%
Student community86%
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Where this degree can lead
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When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Anglia Ruskin University's own site.
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