Course: MSc Cyber Security and Human Factors

Faculty: Faculty of Science and Technology

Tuition fee (UK/ROI/Islands*): £7,500 per year
Tuition fee (International): £14,500 per year
Placement year fee: £850 per year

* Channel Islands (Jersey and Guernsey) or Isle of Man

Please note that tuition fees are subject to confirmation in response to changes in government policy.

Our fees commitment

Our fees commitment means your tuition fees are fixed and your fee will be the same for each year of your course.

What’s included in your tuition fee?

Your tuition fee covers expenses associated with your course, including tuition materials, access to facilities, mandatory
field trips and the following:

• Materials for laboratory and mandatory field-based teaching activity.

• Support for finding placements (UK or abroad) and fieldwork, and non-financial support whilst on placement.
• A range of student services – advisors, help desks, counsellors, placement support and careers service.
• The Library – access to a wide range of electronic resources (databases, e-journals and e-books), print and
multimedia collections, subject librarians and study spaces.
• Access to Brightspace, our virtual learning environment, which offers a responsive and personalised learning
experience with powerful learning analytics capabilities, integrated social media and advanced video features.
• IT labs (some open 24/7), wireless network, AV equipment to borrow.
• Disability and additional learning support.
• The BU Language Centre to help you develop/improve foreign or English language skills.
• 24 hours a day, 365 days a year security team.
• Peer Assisted Learning (PAL) scheme.

We are committed to offering you value for money and ensuring there are no hidden costs while you are studying with us,
therefore we have listed below any additional costs you may incur that are not covered by your tuition fee:

• Laptops, tablets and mobile devices.

• Accommodation and living costs - www.bournemouth.ac.uk/study/postgraduate/fees-funding/living-expenses.
Our accommodation price guide can be found on our website - www.bournemouth.ac.uk/why-bu/accommodation.
• Travel costs, outdoor wear and footwear for optional field trips.
• Textbooks, general stationery and other supplies. Our award-winning library is stocked with a large range of
textbooks and online resources, free of charge. The Students’ Union shops stock a wide range of stationery
supplies on both campuses.
• Any expenses relating to placements e.g. travel, specialist clothing etc.
• SportBU membership.

While all aspects of the programme, including required field trips, are included in the fee, additional, optional or extra
curricula activities may be available for which a student contribution is required.

Repeat units
If you need to repeat one or more units during the course of your studies (with or without attendance) the pricing will be

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Financial help available from BU

We offer a range of scholarships and bursaries to eligible students who are beginning their studies at BU. Please visit
www.bournemouth.ac.uk/funding for details on living costs, budgeting and paying your tuition fees.

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