Web Development and Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

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The University of Northampton’s specialist Web Development and Cyber Security BSc (Hons) course equips you with the skills and knowledge you need to be able to develop robust online applications. On the BSc in cyber security, you will manage the challenges faced in the designing, developing, and maintaining the secure online applications that are needed to run on computing devices to include, laptops, smartphones.

Cyber Security continues to dominate the headlines and has a major influence on the privacy and confidentiality of millions of people. It plays a pivotal role in society, where secure and reliable software is needed to hold our personal information and valuable business data assets. There is a growing demand for those with the expertise to create reliable, robust, and secure online applications.

During this web development course, you will learn about the design and development of Web-based Software. You will also learn the importance of putting Cyber Security at the heart of your design considerations. Our web developer degree will equip you with the skills and knowledge needed to embrace the interesting challenges faced in Cyber Security and web-based software applications development. You will be given real life industry examples to reinforce your theoretical knowledge and practical skills.

Entry Requirements

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• Admission to this foundation course is normally:

  • DEE at A Level or,
  • MPP at BTEC/Cambridge Technical or,
  • Pass (D or E) at T Level

  We welcome applications from students with a mix of A levels and BTEC/Cambridge Technical qualifications.

  However, we would also like to hear from you if you have professional or industry experience instead, a range of other qualifications or self-developed subject knowledge that relates to the course you wish to study.

• All International and EU students applying for a course with the University of Northampton must meet the following minimum English language requirements:

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands
    for study at undergraduate level.

  For information regarding English language requirements at the University, please see our IELTS page.