OpenFieldBSc (Honours) in Cyber Security (Flexible Distance Learning)
Three-to-six-year modular degree delivering certified skills in network penetration testing, cryptography, cloud security architecture, and incident response through the online OpenSTEM lab.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- Open entry: No formal previous academic entry requirements; foundational IT numeracy recommended
- English language proficiency
- English language competence equivalent to IELTS 6.0
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Direct online enrollment and identification verification
- Recommendation letters
- Not required
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- UK Part-Time Undergraduate Student Loan eligible (covers 100% of module tuition fees upfront)
- Application fee
- Free
- Tuition / joining costs
- £6,924 per full-time equivalent year (£2,308 per 30-credit module)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- March 1, 2027
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official The Open University documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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