Program Description
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security & Networks) at the University of Hertfordshire – Become a cyber defender of tomorrow through our NCSC-certified programme, developed with the National Cyber Security Centre and BT Security. You'll thwart live attacks in our Cyber Range, master ethical hacking with Kali Linux, and design secure networks using Cisco and Palo Alto systems. With 97% employability at firms like GCHQ and Darktrace, graduate as a penetration tester, security architect, or threat analyst.
Program Requirements
Language Requirements
| Test | Overall Score | Listening | Reading | Writing | Speaking |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS | 6.0 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE - A | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 | 59.0 |
| TOEFL | 72.0 | 17.0 | 18.0 | 17.0 | 20.0 |
Academic Scores
| Scale | Minimum Score Required |
|---|---|
| GPA Scale (0-4.00) | 2.50 |
Program Intakes
| September, 2026 |
|---|
| January, 2027 |
| September, 2027 |
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