BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity
What students say
Based on about 15 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 88%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 90%
- Academic support: 100%
- Organisation and management: 93%
- Learning resources: 88%
- Student voice: 88%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 75%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 48 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 74%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 60%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Administrative occupations: 4%
- Sales occupations: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 180 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 3%
- London: 6%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 79%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 60%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £41,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £57,000. The £41,000 median after five years is £8,000 more than the UK median for Computing (other).
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University do next?
84% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2022-23).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University?
88% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2024-25.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University?
The average entrant had 161 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University?
75% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.