Cyber Security with Foundation Year

BSc · University of Derby · 4 years

Cyber Security with Foundation Year

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University of Derby

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£29,500
SATISFACTION73%
CONTINUATION75%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS70%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 47% of the work its graduates go into (High).
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About this course

Cyber security is one of the most critical disciplines of the digital age. As virtually every organisation, from hospitals and banks to governments and schools, depends on computer-based systems, the ability to protect those systems from attack, intrusion, and disruption has become a matter of national and economic security. The frequency and sophistication of cyber attacks continues to grow, and the demand for graduates who can design secure systems, identify vulnerabilities, respond to incidents, and develop defensive strategies is expanding rapidly across every sector. At Derby this four-year full-time programme includes a foundation year providing a supported entry route for students who need additional preparation in computing before advancing to the main degree. You will develop technical expertise in network security, cryptography, ethical hacking, security architecture, digital

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 35% of graduatescards →
  • 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 5% of graduatescards →
  • 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 10% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 20% of graduatescards →
  • 18 / 100Teaching Professionals · 5% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).