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, Network Security or Information Security. 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
* Computer Security
* Data Privacy/Security
* Data Structures
* Databases/Structured/Unstructured Databases
* Internet of Things
* JavaScript
* Network Security
* Cloud Security
* Software Architecture
* Operating Systems
* Programming (please see additional list of suitable programming modules)
* Software Security
* Software Tools/Software Development
* Structured Programming
* Unstructured Programming
* System Security
* Systems Development
* Systems Engineering
* Systems Programming
* Web Applications.
Suitable Programming modules (one module from this list):
* Assembly Language
* C/C++
* Java
* Object Orientated Programming
* Problem Solving and Programming
* Programming Fundamentals
* Machine Learning Fundamentals
* Programming Lab
* Parallel Programming
* Cloud Computing
* Serverless Computing
* Python
* Scala.
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.