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BEng Cyber Security

University of the West of Scotland
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /69
Graduate Salary£25,500
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion65%
Professional Jobs90%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£25,500
typical starting salary
£24,000
£34,500
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
70%
02
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Skilled trades occupations
10%

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 10 respondents (67% response rate)

80%
Teaching Quality
78%
Assessment & Feedback
70%
Academic Support
77%
Organisation
90%
Learning Resources
73%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

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Past Accepted Tariffs

64-79
30%
80-95
10%
112-127
20%
128-143
30%

Entry Qualifications

Degree
74%
Other HE
16%
A-level
6%
Baccalaureate
3%
No qualifications
1%

Accreditations

Data not provided

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AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

58%
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
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
30%Managers, directors and senior officials
4%Skilled trades

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
90%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
90%
Career On Track