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

Computer Science with Cybersecurity

Uk Curriculum and Accreditation Body (Ukcab)
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
Β£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 35% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin Β· 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

From September 2027, we will offer placement years across our undergraduate Computer Science degree programmes, giving you the chance to build employer-ready skills, apply your learning in practice, explore different career paths, and earn while you learn through paid placement opportunities.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
<48 pts20%
48-63 pts20%
64-79 pts25%
80-95 pts10%
96-111 pts10%
112-127 pts5%
128-143 pts10%
How they qualified
85% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels85%
other higher education5%
Other5%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
80%
In work or further study after
65%
Continue past first year
90%
Student satisfaction
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled45%
Skilled trades occupations10%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled10%
Elementary occupations10%
Business, Research and Administrative ProfessionalsHighly skilled10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Artistic, literary and media occupationsHighly skilled10%
What students say National Student Survey
90%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching83%
Assessment & feedback87%
Academic support85%
Well organised96%
Learning resources87%
Student community94%
In students' own words
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A great decision
I was sceptical before starting β€” now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, accommodation allocation was stressful in the first year. On the ci…
Final year Β· Part-time
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Highly recommend
Honestly, one of the best decisions I've made. The best part: small-group tutorials really push your thinking. If I'm honest, admin can be slow to respond, especially at start of term. On the city β€” local cost of living is manageable if you…
Class of 2022 Β· Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
Like the look of it?
When you're ready, the full entry requirements and application are on Uk Curriculum and Accreditation Body (Ukcab)'s own site.
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Careermash Β· real course data from HESA / Discover Uni, in plain English.

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.

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