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The National Cyber Force (NCF) is a partnership between GCHQ, the Ministry of Defence (MOD), the Secret Intelligence Service (MI6) and the Defence Science and Technology Laboratory (Dstl).

Every day, NCF experts work online to stop cyber attacks, protect the UK, and make sure our country stays safe. They help stop serious crime, support the military and keep people and information secure.

You do not have to be a tech genius to join NCF. They need people with all kinds of skills and interests. Whether you are creative, logical or curious about how things work, there could be a role for you.

NCF brings together different people and ideas to solve some of the biggest challenges in the world of cyber. 

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Upcoming events

Upcoming placements

Courses

What do National Cyber Force look for in their employees?

Young people who demonstrate the following essential skills:

  • Problem solving
  • Spotting patterns
  • Understanding how people think and behave
  • Working with numbers and data
  • Exploring new science and technology
  • Critical thinking

Young people who study or have an interest in:

  • Computer Science, Maths, Physics, or Engineering
  • Psychology, Languages, or Social Sciences
  • Any subject that builds curiosity, analysis or creativity

Early Careers Opportunities

Apprenticeships, Internships and Graduate Schemes

You can start your career in cyber through one of NCF’s exciting partner programmes:

  • MI5 Careers
  • MI6 Careers
  • GCHQ Careers
  • MOD Careers
  • Civil Service Careers

Want to explore more about NCF and cyber careers?

Complete the Uptree short course: Introduction to the National Cyber Force to learn how NCF keeps the UK safe and to explore early career pathways in Defence and Intelligence.

Benefits of working at NCF

  • Work with new and exciting technology
  • Be part of a diverse and supportive team
  • Make a real difference to national security
  • Build a career across Defence and Intelligence
  • Benefits depend on which partner organisation you join (for example MOD, GCHQ, MI6 or Dstl)

You may also be able to access these financial support schemes:

CyberFirst Bursary Scheme

  • Support for up to 4 years
  • Earn up to £24,000 (£4,000 per year plus £2,000 for each summer placement)
  • Take part in 8-week summer placements with over 100 industry partners
  • Open to students with BBB at A-Level (120 UCAS points)
  • Apply from September 2025 for August 2026 start

Defence STEM Undergraduate Scheme (DSUS)

  • Up to 3 years of support worth up to £51,000
  • Covers tuition fees, bursaries and training opportunities
  • For any STEM subject at 60+ UK universities
  • Guaranteed employment with the Army, Royal Navy, RAF or MOD Civil Service

Army Scholarships and Bursaries

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