University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
Careermash
ExploreCoursesApprenticeships
Back
University degree

Computer Science

Whitefield Academy Trust
Qualification
Degree
Length
-
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
part-time
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course

Using the latest generation of tools and techniques, this specialist degree in cyber security will provide the skills you need for career paths such as cryptography, data security and forensics.

Pay & prospects
50%
In work or further study after
71%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£27,000
3 years on
£29,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Administrative occupations20%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled20%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Sales occupations10%
Process, plant and machine operatives10%
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Business and public service associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
71%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching68%
Assessment & feedback70%
Academic support78%
Well organised68%
Learning resources89%
Student community74%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Genuinely worthwhile
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: the lecturers include people actively shipping research to industry. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the city — local cost of living…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
★★★★☆
A great decision
The programme genuinely lives up to its reputation. The best part: the career fair connections with top tech employers are genuinely valuable. If I'm honest, the timetable has some awkward 9am / Friday afternoon slots. On the city — good tr…
Class of 2024 · Part-time
More courses like this
Luminate Education Group
Computer Science
£9,535
Middlesex University
Computer Systems Engineering
£9,535
University Centre Peterborough
Computer Science
£9,535
Leeds Beckett University
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Loughborough University
Physics with Computing
University of the West of Scotland
Computer Networking
£9,535
Where this degree can lead
Data EngineerBlockchain DeveloperCybersecurity AnalystCryptographerNetwork EngineerProgrammers and Software Development Professionals n.e.c.
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Whitefield Academy Trust's own site.
Apply on uni site
Careermash · real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.
Careermash

Explore real careers, real courses and real apprenticeships - built on published UK data.

Explore
Care / supportProtection / safetyCreativity / communicationPhysical making / fixingResearch / problem-solvingLeadership / organisationAdvice / persuasion / influenceDigital / data / automation
Pathways
Courses by subjectApprenticeships by routeEngineering & Technology coursesBusiness & Management coursesEngineering & manufacturing apprenticeshipsConstruction apprenticeships
About
AboutPrivacyTermsCookies

Career data: role, pay and progression profiles built for Careermash's careers engine; AI-impact estimates from Anthropic's observed AI-usage telemetry and OpenAI's AI Jobs Transition Framework. Course data: HESA / Discover Uni, including Graduate Outcomes, LEO and the National Student Survey. Apprenticeships: IfATE-published standards, approved only.

© 2026 Careermash. A concept for secondary schools.