- Level
- 3-Year Bachelor Degree
- Duration
- 1 year bachelor degree completion
- Open intakes
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Off-shoreFeb 2027, Sep 2027
- Field
- Computer Science and Information Technology
- Institution
- Public University
- Offer speed
- Superfast Offer Speed2โ3 days
- Next deadline
- 2027-02-01
Program overview
A one year top-up completing an honours degree in cyber security, covering network defence, ethical hacking, digital forensics, security governance and a final year project.
Turning a computing diploma into a full honours degree in one year is efficient, and security is among the few technology fields where British demand has stayed firm.
Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cyber Security, Top-up is taught at the University of West London and awards a full bachelor degree on completion, so it supports an application under the UK Graduate Route and its two years of unsponsored work. The point to understand about Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cyber Security, Top-up is entry rather than exit: it is a final year top-up, so you must already hold a recognised diploma or equivalent covering the first two years. Students on Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cyber Security, Top-up cannot bring a spouse or children as dependants. Apply Study Visa confirms the visa position for Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cyber Security, Top-up in writing before you pay a deposit.
Applicants to Bachelor of Science (Honours) in Cyber Security, Top-up need a completed diploma with a minimum of 50 percent. The English requirement is IELTS 6.0 with no band below 5.5, and tuition for the cyber security top-up is recorded at GBP 16,750 a year. UWL charges no application fee, so applying for the cyber security top-up costs you nothing, and no scholarship is recorded against it. the cyber security top-up lists four entry windows a cycle. Apply Study Visa manages the the cyber security top-up application, the deposit, the offer, the CAS and the UK student visa as one process.
What it costs per year ยท indicative
Living cost is an estimate; tuition is the institute's published international fee. We confirm exact, current figures before you pay anything.
Do you qualify?
These are the published minimums. Whether your profile fits โ with your marks, gap and budget โ is exactly what a free counsellor check confirms.
Admission requirements
Who can apply (guide for international students):
- Education: A recognised diploma or equivalent covering the first two years of a degree, at the percentage stated.
- English (meet any one): IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with no band below 5.5; TOEFL iBT 72 with reading 17, writing 18, speaking 20 and listening 17; PTE Academic 51 with no component below 51; or the Duolingo English Test at 105.
- Application and deposit: UWL charges NO application fee, so applying costs you nothing. Confirm the tuition deposit and its refundability in writing before any money is transferred.
- Scholarship: No scholarship is recorded against this course. Budget the full tuition.
- Graduate Route: the cyber security top-up awards a full bachelor degree, so it supports a UK Graduate Route application giving two years of unsponsored work. You must apply from inside the UK on a valid student visa. Students on taught courses cannot bring a spouse or children as dependants under the January 2024 rules.
- Student visa: Apply Study Visa prepares the CAS request, the financial evidence and the UK student visa submission with you.
English requirements
Documents you'll need typical ยท we confirm yours
- Valid passport (6+ months validity)
- Class 10 & 12 marksheets and certificates
- English test scorecard (IELTS / PTE / TOEFL) or MOI certificate
- Statement of Purpose (SOP)
- Financial proof โ bank statement / loan sanction
- Passport-size photographs
- Study-gap affidavit or work-experience letter (if applicable)
Getting documents right is the #1 reason applications succeed or get refused โ our team checks every file before submission.
Career opportunities
Typical destinations for graduates:
- Security Analyst: security operations centres
- IT Security Officer: corporate teams
- Network Security Technician: infrastructure roles
- Penetration Tester: with certification
- Incident Response Analyst: after experience
- Further Study: cyber security master degrees
Reality check: one year at GBP 16,750 for a full honours degree plus Graduate Route access is among the better value propositions in this catalogue.
About University of West London
- Type
- University
- Ownership
- Public
- Rating
- โ 4.6
- World rank
- #1290
- Established
- 1860
- Reference No.
- 10006566