Bachelor in Bsc Honours Cyber Security With Foundation Year

Applications for the Sep 2026 intake are due by Aug 31, 2026, and tuition fees for Bachelor in Bsc Honours Cyber Security With Foundation Year are 24,569 USD per year.

Operating from the UK’s largest specialist academic cyber security facility, this programme immerses students in a real-world environment where they build and test in-depth digital defences. Located within Sheffield Hallam’s Home of Digital Technologies, you will work across seven dedicated labs, gaining hands-on expertise in network security, ethical hacking, and penetration testing using professional-grade tools.

This course is specifically designed for students who want to build a solid foundational knowledge before advancing to degree-level study. It blends theoretical security principles with applied, project-based learning. You will tackle complex technical challenges, often in collaboration with external partners like the North East Business Resilience Centre and the Yorkshire and Humber Regional Cyber Crime Unit. The curriculum is curated to meet the urgent industry demand for cyber experts, ensuring you graduate with both the technical confidence and the professional network to secure data in an increasingly volatile digital landscape.

Industry-Aligned Facilities and Partnerships

Students benefit from a curriculum shaped by industry requirements, including the Check Point SecureAcademy program, which provides access to industry-recognised certifications. Our partnership with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) ensures that your learning is informed by current threats and professional standards, preparing you for a career in a high-demand, fast-evolving sector.

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.