BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

As organisations become increasingly connected, protecting digital systems, networks, and sensitive information has become more important than ever. From government services and financial institutions to healthcare, critical infrastructure, and global businesses, cyber security professionals play a vital role in safeguarding the digital world against evolving threats.

This degree from Liverpool John Moores University, UK, delivered in Qatar at Oryx University, provides students with a strong foundation in computer science while developing specialised knowledge across the fields driving cyber security today, including offensive security, digital forensics and cloud security. Throughout the programme, students build practical expertise across the core domains of modern cyber security: network and systems security; ethical hacking and penetration testing; threat intelligence and malware analysis; digital forensics and incident response; cryptography and secure communications; secure software development; identity and access management; cloud and infrastructure security; security operations and SIEM monitoring; and cyber risk management, governance and compliance.

Designed with industry relevance in mind, the programme combines academic knowledge with practical application, enabling graduates to identify vulnerabilities, protect digital assets, respond to cyber threats, and strengthen the security of modern information systems. Graduates will be equipped with the knowledge and technical expertise to pursue careers across a wide range of industries where cyber resilience and information security are essential.

Qatari Qualifications

• Qatari General Secondary Education Certificate (Al-Thanawiyya Al-Amma) 60% or above

• Minimum IELTS score of 5.0 (no single element less than 4.5) or recognised equivalent English language proficiency (eg. TOEFL, Cambridge Advanced, PTE etc.)

Students who have completed bridging programmes will also be considered.

IGCSE & AS Level

• Minimum 5 IGCSE passes (including grade C or above in Mathematics and English Language)

• Minimum of 2 AS Levels (grade D or above)

Other qualifications

Other equivalent secondary education qualifications will be considered.

Students with A Levels, Qatar Associate Degree, a Foundation qualification or other qualifications that could be equivalent may be accepted for advanced entry into year 2 (level 4) of the 4-year degree.

Additionally, the OU Admissions department may request the student to undertake an entry assessment to determine eligibility to the programme.