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BSc Cyber Security and Forensic Computing

University of Portsmouth🥇 TEF Gold
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /76
Graduate Salary£32,000
SatisfactionN/A
Degree Completion79%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work85%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£32,000
typical starting salary
£27,500
£38,000
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
65%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
5%
05
Elementary occupations
5%
06
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
5%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01103)
01103
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

Data not provided

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Est. Annual Total£10,420
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Entry Qualifications

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Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01103)

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AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

60%
Very High Exposure

AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

79%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
85%
Meaningful Role
85%
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