The course covers information governance, technology risk management and countermeasures to cyber attack, including IoT security, mobile device security, cryptography and the human factors in security systems. Teaching takes place in industry-standard network studios with isolated networks and dedicated server rooms for practical testing. Entry normally requires a first degree at 2:2 minimum in a related discipline such as computer science, cyber security or software engineering, or equivalent qualifications and relevant experience.
What the fee covers: the international full-time rate, per year.
Fee year: 2026-27.
English requirement as published: IELTS 6.0 or equivalent.
Before you budget: the page prints 'International £17,000 a year' full-time for 2026-27, against a UK rate of £8,365 a year. Full-time is one year with January, May or September starts; the part-time route is two years and is not compatible with a standard student visa. Teesside requires a £4,000 pre-CAS deposit (https://www.tees.ac.uk/sections/international/fees.cfm). This is the Middlesbrough campus.
Course details verified 20 Aug 2026 — intakes, entry requirements and course facts · official source
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Prerequisites
Entry normally requires a first degree at 2:2 minimum in a related discipline such as computer science, cyber security or software engineering, or equivalent qualifications and relevant experience.
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Typical graduate salary — Computer Science / IT, UK
GBP 29,120/yr (median)
· ≈ ₹37 L/yr
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Tuition is GBP 17,000/yr. Checked against the university's own fees page. We confirm the current fee and the scholarships you qualify for — free.
The main intake is January. Most universities admit on a rolling basis — we confirm the exact deadline for your profile, free.
Entry normally requires a first degree at 2:2 minimum in a related discipline such as computer science, cyber security or software engineering, or equivalent qualifications and relevant experience. English: IELTS 6.0.
The programme runs about 12 months full-time.
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