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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Cyber Security with Year in Industry

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Cyber Security with Year in Industry course at York St John University.

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UCAS Tariff

104

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,535 per year
Scotland£9,535 per year
Wales£9,535 per year
Northern Ireland£9,535 per year
Channel Islands£9,535 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,535 per year
EU£14,000 per year
International£14,000 per year

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: I104

Here's what York St John University says about its Cyber Security with Year in Industry course.

By studying on this course you will gain the technical skills to specify, design, implement and evaluate cyber security systems. You will develop a deep understanding in key cyber security subjects, including:

Information security management Cyber security architecture and operations Data privacy Digital forensics Cloud services: security and compliance Risk and information systems control Throughout the course you will have opportunities to apply your skills through a series of live projects, meaning you can gain experience of the real challenges faced in the industry. In your second year you will study a Continuing Professional Development module, in which you can either carry out a work placement or pursue an entrepreneurial project. You will also have the opportunity to complete certification courses from companies such as Microsoft. Supported by our technical staff, you will study in our dedicated workspaces and specialist labs with hardware and software resources.

A year in industry option is also available, allowing a more intensive employment experience. As part of the course you can choose to complete a year long placement in industry. This extends the length of your course to 4 years and is completed between years 2 and 3.

This degree has been accredited by the British Computer Society (BCS), the Chartered Institute for IT. Accreditation is a mark of assurance that the degree meets the standards set by BCS.

Source: York St John University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Computing

Location

York St John University | York

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time with year in industry

Subjects

• Computer science

Start date

21 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

York St John University student reviews

(4.1)
Based on 43 reviews from York St John University's students and alumni
5 star
42%
4 star
37%
3 star
16%
2 star
0%
1 star
5%
All reviews

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1st year student

Personally never been involved in societies but have heard good things, love the starbucks and bar at the student union

(5)

2 years ago

1st year student

Great friends, amazing city, plenty to do

(5)

2 years ago

1st year student

Rise of accommodation prices is insane, however the uni offer financial support to those who need it

(3)

2 years ago

1st year student

Have never had to access support but know where to find it and know others who have had great experiences support wise

(5)

2 years ago

1st year student

Beautiful campus, mixture of old and modern buildings and love the su

(5)

2 years ago

1st year student

Enjoy the modules and find most of the lecturers very helpful, however had a poor experience with one lecturer last semester who didn’t provide us with much help or support

(4)

2 years ago

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at York St John University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

Here you can see ratings from York St John University students who took the Cyber Security with Year in Industry course - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

71%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

74%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

61%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

78%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

67%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

70%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

74%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

72%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

65%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

76%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

74%

low

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

60%

low

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

94%

high

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

60%

low

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

75%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

68%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

49%

low

How well organised is your course?

47%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

72%

low

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

86%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

82%

low

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

51%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

66%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

65%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

68%

med

During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?

97%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

80%

med

Student information

See who's studying at York St John University. These students are taking Cyber Security with Year in Industry or another course from the same subject area.

Computer science
Mode of study
Full-time99%Part-time1%
Gender ratio
Female14%Male86%
Where students come from
International57%UK43%
Student performance
2:1 or above84%
Number of students160
Most popular A-levels studied
SubjectGrade
Computer ScienceB
ChemistryB
BiologyA
Business StudiesC
HistoryB
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

Facts and figures about York St John University graduates who took Cyber Security with Year in Industry - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Graduate statistics

70%

In a job where degree was essential or beneficial

90%

In work, study or other activity

90%

Say it fits with future plans

40%

Are utilising studies

Top job areas

30%

Information Technology Professionals

20%

Science, engineering and technology associate professionals

15%

Elementary occupations

5%

Business and public service associate professionals

Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from York St John University graduates who took Cyber Security with Year in Industry - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£26.3k

First year after graduation

£30.3k

Third year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Cyber Security with Year in Industry.

Source: LEO

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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