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BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)

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Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadFoundation YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction85%
Degree Completion85%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£27,000
£39,500
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (616 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
25%
03
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Elementary occupations
5%
05
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
5%
06
Skilled trades occupations
5%
07
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
5%
08
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
0%
09
Process, plant and machine operatives
0%
10
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
0%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (75% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
85%
Assessment & Feedback
87%
Academic Support
92%
Organisation
87%
Learning Resources
72%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Plymouth
Average Weekly Rent
£115
Est. Annual Total£10,420
🎉17% cheaper than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

<48
5%
80-95
5%
96-111
10%
112-127
20%
128-143
15%
144-159
10%
160-175
15%
176-191
5%
208-223
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
75%
Other HE
20%
Access
5%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

51%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
65%Web and Multimedia Design
60%Business, Research and Administrative
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
32%Artistic, literary and media

Outcomes

85%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track