Bachelor in BSc Honours Cyber Security with Foundation Year

Applications for the Dec 2027 intake close on Sep 15, 2027. Tuition fees are 18,900 GBP per year.

Designed for students who are ready to build a foundation in computing before tackling the high-stakes world of digital protection, this programme equips you with the technical prowess to safeguard modern infrastructure. You will emerge with the ability to build, test, and maintain complex cyber defences in an era where data security is a global priority.

Specialised Cyber Security Facilities

You will learn within the Home of Digital Technologies, which houses seven dedicated cyber security labs—the largest facility of its kind in the UK. This environment is designed to mirror real-world industry workspaces, allowing you to move beyond theory and engage with the tools and techniques used by professionals in ethical hacking, penetration testing, and digital forensics.

Key features of this programme include:

• Industry-Aligned Training: Access to the Check Point SecureAcademy program, providing free industry-recognised certifications in cloud security and automation.
• Collaborative Projects: Opportunities to work on live challenges through partnerships with the North East Business Resilience Centre and local police units.
• Professional Focus: Accredited by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, ensuring your qualification meets the rigorous standards expected by employers.
• Applied Learning: A curriculum that blends academic rigour with hands-on labs, team-based simulation projects, and an optional year-long work placement to bolster your CV before graduation.

Sheffield Hallam University, established in 1843 and based in Sheffield, is a large modern university serving around 31,000 students, including approximately 3,100 international learners. The university is known for applied teaching, industry-aligned courses and strong professional links across disciplines from business and health to engineering and the creative industries. Students benefit from modern facilities, well-equipped labs and specialist studios tailored to career-focused learning.

The campus ethos emphasizes employability: placements, work-based projects and employer partnerships are embedded across many programs, helping students gain practical experience and build professional networks. Academic staff work closely with industry and regional employers on applied research and innovation, creating pathways into internships and graduate roles. Dedicated student support services assist with academic skills, careers advice and wellbeing.

Sheffield itself is a friendly, affordable student city with good transport links to the north of England and easy access to green spaces and cultural venues. International students often highlight the city’s welcoming community, active student societies and opportunities to balance study with outdoor activities. For those seeking a practical, career-oriented university experience in the UK, Sheffield Hallam offers strong employer engagement, supportive services and an accessible urban lifestyle.