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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Applied Cyber Security
University of South Wales
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Applied Cyber Security course at University of South Wales.
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Most popular A-levels studied
The Applied Cyber Security course at University of South Wales features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | C |
| Mathematics | D |
| ICT | B |
| Physics | C |
| Chemistry | A |
| Subject | Grade |
|---|---|
| Computer Science | C |
| Mathematics | C |
| ICT | B |
| Chemistry | A |
| Physics | C |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 7B9P
Here's what University of South Wales says about its Applied Cyber Security course.
Attacks on computer systems and technology are increasing, making cyber security a growing discipline. With a shortage of experts to deal with the threat, graduates with the right skills are likely to be in high demand.
This is a practical Cyber Security course where you will work with industry to become a highly skilled graduate. Through projects and study, you will learn how to keep computer systems free of interference and find solutions to real-life problems. You will work directly on 'live briefs' from industry, so your training will stay relevant and address current issues and topics. This hands-on approach will also enable you to gain industry contacts and understand what will be expected of you in the workplace when you graduate.
This Cyber Security degree is part of the National Cyber Security Academy, which brings theUniversity, Welsh Government and industry experts together to tackle the skills gap and create experts who can fight against cybercrime. USW's Cyber Security degree has three main themes: penetration testing, digital forensics, and governance. During the first year, you will study all three topics, then you can specialise in one of these fields as you progress through your studies.
You will study in our Secure Operations Centre, based in Newport, which is equipped with specialist cyber security software and facilities. You will also have mentors from the industry and the University who will support and guide you. This workplace environment emulates what it's like to work in cyber security, so it di?ers from traditional classroom-based teaching. Given this nature of the degree, assessments are entirely project-based.
This Cyber Security course is based at our Newport Campus. Right at the heart of the city, overlooking the River Usk, is one of the University’s most iconic buildings and it couldn’t be in a better location to embrace city life in Newport. Plus, the Halls of Residence are just a few minutes’ walk away, so you won’t have to get up too early for your early morning lectures!
Source: University of South Wales
Course details
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
Computing and Mathematics
Location
Newport | Newport
Duration
3 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer and information security
• Computer forensics
Start date
21 September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,790 per year |
| Scotland | £9,790 per year |
| Wales | £9,790 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,790 per year |
| EU | £9,790 per year |
| International | £16,200 per year |
University of South Wales student reviews
Showing 977 reviews
1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
They did not honour the early payer discount, which they promised.
1st year
Psychology
8 months ago
Uni's advice team is very hostile against students they regard you as their enemy and Uni's accommodation team is careless about the problems within the halls including dirty blocks and issues among students inside the blocks
1st year student
1 year ago
The campus is situated away from the noise which it makes a beautiful comfort place for me to be.
1st year student
1 year ago
I am supported well that I am managing to almost finish the year without much struggles
1st year student
1 year ago
they provided me with very good academic support that help my study
1st year student
1 year ago
Library did a lot to me this academic year for both borrowing books or using it as place to study in. there one thing I am not happy with is the food being served in canteen, too small portion and too expensive. All other facilities are good.
National Student Survey (NSS) scores at University of South Wales
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
The Applied Cyber Security course at University of South Wales features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
85%
high
Teaching on my course
85%
high
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
78%
med
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
95%
high
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
86%
high
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
82%
med
Learning opportunities
84%
high
Learning opportunities
84%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
84%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
88%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
78%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
83%
med
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
Assessment and feedback
90%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
93%
high
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
88%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
92%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
90%
high
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
90%
high
Academic support
90%
med
Academic support
90%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
90%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
89%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
Organisation and management
78%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
82%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
Learning resources
85%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
79%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
84%
med
Student voice
78%
med
Student voice
78%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
78%
high
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
79%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
77%
med
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
55%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
84%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
84%
med
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
81%
med
Teaching on my course
81%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
68%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
89%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
82%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
84%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
Learning opportunities
78%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
74%
med
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
82%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
87%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
71%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
Assessment and feedback
84%
med
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
84%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
84%
med
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
82%
med
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
89%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
Academic support
82%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
84%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
79%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
Organisation and management
72%
med
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
71%
med
How well organised is your course?
74%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
Learning resources
83%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
89%
med
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
71%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
89%
med
Student voice
59%
low
Student voice
59%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
53%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
68%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
55%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
50%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.
76%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
90%
high
Student information
The Applied Cyber Security course at University of South Wales features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Applied Cyber Security course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of South Wales graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
80%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
75%
Say it fits with future plans
60%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
55%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Administrative occupations
5%
Caring personal services
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
80%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
40%
Information Technology Professionals
15%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
10%
Managers, directors and senior officials
10%
Sales occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of South Wales graduates who took Applied Cyber Security - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.2k
First year after graduation
£30.3k
Third year after graduation
£33k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Applied Cyber Security.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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