These courses are intended as guidelines. Speak to your guidance counsellor to see what courses are offered at your school.
You will typically need an upper second-class honours degree or international equivalent in Computer Science, Electrical or Electronic Engineering, Cyber Security, Information Security or Software Engineering. Other disciplines will be considered on a case-by-case basis.
Applicants from other related subjects are required to have studied modules relevant to the programme at minimum of 60%, or international equivalent:
Relevant Modules:
* Algorithms
* Cloud Native Systems
* Computer Security
* Continuous Integration Continuous Deployment/Delivery (CICD)
* Data Privacy/Security
* Data Structures
* Databases/Structured/Unstructured Databases
* DevOps
* JavaScript
* Network Security
* Operating Systems
* Programming (1 from the list below)
* Requirements Engineering
* Secure Coding
* Service Orientated Architectures
* Software Maintenance
* Software Analysis
* Software Architecture
* Software Design
* Software Development
* Software Process
* Software Security
* Software Tools
* Structured Programming
* System Security
* Systems Analysis
* Systems Development
* Systems Engineering
* Systems Programming
* Unstructured Programming
* Web applications.
Suitable Programming modules (One module from this list):
* Ansible
* Assembly Language
* C/C ++
* Cloud Computing
* Docker
* Java
* Kubernetes
* Machine Learning Fundamentals
* Object Orientated Programming
* Parallel Programming
* Problem Solving & Programming
* Programming Fundamentals
* Programming Lab
* Python
* Scala
* Serverless computing
* Shell Scripting
* Terrafoam.
MATLAB, FORTRAN, Basic or Visual Basic will not be considered suitable for this programme.
If your achieved grade is lower than our entry requirements, your application may be more likely to receive an offer if you have additional relevant work experience or qualifications. If you have at least one of the following, please include your CV (curriculum vitae / résumé) when you apply, showing:
* evidence of significant, relevant work experience with a minimum of two years (full or part-time) experience within a computer science or electronic/electrical engineering role or as a software developer. Examples include software testers (especially penetration testing), technical role in cybersecurity, system engineer, security officer, data protection officer, information officer, product manager;
* a relevant postgraduate qualification.
Specific module requirements would still apply.
See international equivalent qualifications on the International Office website.
Admissions Statement Read the programme admissions statement for important information on entry requirements, the application process and supporting documents required.
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English language requirements If English is not your first language, you will need to reach the requirements outlined in our profile level D.
Further information about English language requirements and profile levels .