International Year One in Computer Science and Cyber Security

Computer science and cyber security sit at the heart of today’s digital world, shaping how we live, work and protect the systems we rely on every day. At Cardiff University, you’ll explore the technologies, threats and innovations that underpin modern computing, building the skills needed to thrive in one of the fastest growing global industries.

As a direct route into the second year of an undergraduate degree, the International Year One in Computer Science and Cyber Security combines first-year university modules with targeted academic skills development. You’ll build essential foundations in computing and cyber security foundations while gaining the confidence to succeed at degree level, with guaranteed progression to Year Two on successful completion of the programme. You’ll benefit from both theoretical understanding and hands on experience, supported by a Russell Group education and Cardiff’s world class reputation in cyber security.

Cardiff University is officially recognised by the UK National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) as an Academic Centre of Excellence in both Cyber Security Education and Cyber Security Research - placing you in one of the UK’s leading environments for cyber learning and discovery. You’ll study within newly updated computer laboratories, specialised cybersecurity and forensics spaces and collaborative areas like the Turing Suite, with curriculum aligned to industry needs and GCHQ recommendations. Real-world projects and case-based investigations using genuine datasets ensure that your learning remains practical, applied and relevant to emerging threats and technologies.

Good high school graduation grades or equivalent

IB first year: 24 points or IB Certificate/Diploma 24 points, 1 Year transcripts also accepted.