The BSc Cyber Security at Southampton Solent University Centres won’t just equip you with the skills and knowledge to help you in your cyber security career; a degree in cyber security is fast becoming an essential qualification for entry to many cyber security roles.
According to the UK Government’s report on cyber security skills in the UK labour market, 2025
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With 8 out of 10 employers looking for candidates with a minimum of a bachelor’s degree, if you want to start a career in cyber security, having a cyber security degree will increase your employability.
Upon successful completion of your studies, you’ll receive your BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree.
You’ll also gain an industry-recognised professional qualification, the CCNA (Cisco Certified Network Associate) ‘Introduction to Networks’ certification. This will equip you with real-world practical and technical skills that employers are looking for, such as networking fundamentals, helping you to stand out when applying for cyber security roles.
Prepare for a career as a network and cyber security specialist, ready to embrace challenges and contribute to the ever-changing world of computer networking technology.
Studying the BSc Cyber Security at Southampton Solent University Centres is designed for those who want to start a new career in cyber security. It will challenge and support you in achieving the best of your ability and help you meet your career ambitions within the cyber security workforce.
You will develop a range of subject-specific and transferable skills, which can facilitate continued personal and professional development.
Alongside a choice of when you learn, you also have the power to choose where you study.
With three city-centre locations, you can study your BSc Cyber Security undergraduate degree in London, Birmingham, or Manchester, making the commute to your on-campus sessions a breeze.
Required documents:
Passport or ID (valid minimum 6 months)
Proof of address
Share code of pre settled or settled
Personal statement (if applies)
CV (please see the guide for CV)
Diploma + transcript
This three-year cyber security course will prepare you for both technical roles, such as ethical hacking and penetration testing, and managerial roles, such as governance and information security auditing, giving you more options and potential career routes after graduation.
This course is the first step towards your career goals, providing the skills and knowledge needed to succeed.
Risk ManagementCloud ComputingNetwork SecurityEthical HackingData AnalysisOperating Systems
Developing skills that are industry-focused and transferrable, you will be the ideal candidate for jobs in a variety of fields and sectors.
Course graduates possess a broad array of skills and specialisms, making them well-suited for a diverse range of cyber security and computing roles.
A degree in cyber security not only opens more roles to you but could also improve your earning potential.
The average salary for cyber security professionals in the UK is over £50,000 (salary.com, 2025)
The UK salary for cyber security roles range by level and location, but typically you could earn:
(cybersecurityjobs.tech, 2025)
This BSc Cyber Security won’t just provide you with the degree needed to access more cyber security jobs. It will provide you with the fundamental practical, technical, and critical thinking skills needed to excel in cyber security roles, such as Cyber Security Analysts and Network Security Specialists.
Ethical Hack erCyber Security Auditor Cyber Security Analyst Digital Forensics Analyst Cyber Consultant Cyber Defence Analyst
If you have any questions regarding our entry requirements or studying with us, please contact us.
Please note that if your qualifications are not in English, we might need certified translations in order to proceed with your application.
Depending on your application, you may be invited for an Academic interview.
Academic Interview
If you don’t meet the entry requirements for this programme, we also offer the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security with Foundation Year.
Learn from cyber security experts, who are specialists in their field.
The cyber security faculty here at Southampton Solent University Centres have years of experience in the industry; where most of them are Cisco qualified.
You will learn theoretical concepts and participate in hands-on practical labs, putting your learning into practice, and get to grips with industry standard software, all under the careful guidance of qualified cyber security experts.
