Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

University of Bradford

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	63%
Salary after 15 months	£27000
Unemployment Rate	0% unemployed Proportion of students of this particular course unemployed and not studying 15 months after their course ended. Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
Student Dropout Rate	15% Proportion of students of Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons) who are not continuing into their following year of study or have not been awarded a qualification in either of the two comparison years. Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
Tuition Fees	£9250 Tuition (UK) £22180 Tuition (International) Tuition fees per year for Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons) at University of Bradford UCAS course summary. Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023
Duration	3 years - Full-time
Campus	On campus - Main Site
Degree	Bachelor of Science (Honours), BSc (Hons)
Subject	Computer Science, Computer and Information Security

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Student Reviews

Below you can see course specific reviews of 60 graduates of Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computer Science at University of Bradford for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computer Science.

Overall student satisfaction

63 /100

60 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons) and other Computer Science courses of University of Bradford	Average review score among all Computer Science courses in the UK
Explanations	83	85
Interesting courses	70	70
Intellectually stimulating	71	82
Challenged to do my best	93	79
Depth of concepts	82	77
Builds on previous learnings	89	79
Joined ideas from different topics	81	75
Balance directed/independent study	75	74
Applicability of course content	82	77
Clear criteria in markings	77	70
Fair assessment	80	80
Tests reflected your learning	77	76
Timely feedback	59	70
Helpful feedback	70	64
Approachability of teachers	79	83
Support from teachers	82	79
Organisation of courses	72	70
Communication of changes	85	70
IT facilities	83	84
Library	86	84
Course specific resources	87	87
Student feedback opportunities	83	77
Student feedback valued	63	68
Student's feedback acted upon	48	56
Work of student union	75	66
Mental wellbeing services	83	75
Overall satisfaction	63	72

Source: National Student Survey NSS 2023. The Overall student satisfaction data point is from 2022 (latest available year). The Office for Students made the unfortunate decision to discontinue collecting overall student satisfaction data points per course.
All Computer Science courses of University of Bradford

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computer Science

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computer Science at the university. Due to data collection methodology, salary data is mainly based on data related to undergraduate students.

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£27000	£22500	£26500
25-75 percentile range	£25000 - £28000	£18500 - £30500	£19000 - £35000

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Computer Science courses of University of Bradford

Salary of all UK Graduates of Computer Science

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£29508	£25180	£29878
25-75 percentile range	£24622 - £35312	£18838 - £32904	£21658 - £40986

Source: Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) by UK Department for Education Dec 20, 2022
All Computer Science courses in the UK

Course Description

Develop the skills you need for a career as a cyber security professional, working in a rapidly growing and vitally important industry.

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science for Cyber Security (with placement year) blends core computer science disciplines with specialist areas of cyber security such as:

*Cryptography

*Security technologies

*Computer communications and networks

*Electronic business

If you enjoy solving problems, are innovative and creative, and have a passionate interest in technology this programme is tailor made for you. Our graduates make a positive impact on society, not only through preventing and reducing cyber security attacks, but by applying the wide-ranging skills developed on this programme in other areas of information technology.

This programme shares a common first year with all our other Computer Science programmes (Computer Science for Games, Business and Software Engineering, as well as the standard Computer Science programme), allowing you to transfer before the start of the second year if you feel an alternative course suits your emerging interests or career aspirations better.

The BSc (Hons) in Computer Science for Cyber Security draws on our outstanding research strengths and expertise. Our Department of Computer Science is one of the longest established in the UK, and we have a strong heritage within the subject.

Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.

Jobs & Career Perspectives

15 months after graduation, graduates of this course were asked about what they do and, if they are working, about their current job and their perspectives.

What graduates are doing after 15 months

	Graduates of this course	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Computer Science
Total respondents	10	740
Unemployed	0%	5%
Studying	0%	8%
Working	60%	69%
Both studying and working	40%	13%
No information	0%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Current jobs

Job in line with future plans

Utilise skills from studies

Work is meaningful

	Agree or strongly agree	Disagree
Job in line with future plans	70%	30%
Utilise skills from studies	60%	40%
Work is meaningful	70%	30%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	75%
Non highly-skilled jobs	25%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	0%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Jobs of graduates of this course (15 months after graduation)

Example below based on all graduates of Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons) at University of Bradford

40%	Teaching Professionals
30%	Media Professionals
15%	Sales occupations
10%	Caring personal services
10%	Artistic, literary and media occupations

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023

Grading & Study Time

Assessment Methods

Study Time Distribution

Assessment Methods
	Coursework	Percentage of assessment by practical exams	Written exams

Study Time Distribution
	Scheduled learning and teaching	Guided independent study	Placements
year 1	31%	69%	0%
year 2	30%	70%	0%
year 3	15%	85%	0%

Most modules use a mixture of formal lectures, practical lab sessions, tutorials and seminars. Some modules involve supervised group work, usually with an assigned academic staff member for each group. All modules require students to undertake independent study, supported through distance learning technologies such as our Virtual Learning Environment. Reading lists and suggested resources for independent study provide further direction for students to undertake this work, and regular contact hours and informal feedback throughout the courses provide opportunities for further guidance for learners. Assessments for modules mostly take the form of practical coursework, lab tests and written exams, with all forms being well represented throughout all years of the course across all modules

Entry Requirements / Admissions

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for this course

Average UCAS Tariff Score 116

Tariff score	% Students accepted for this course
<48	0
48-63	0
64-79	5
80-95	10
96-111	10
112-127	15
128-143	20
144-159	10
160-175	20
176-191	0
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
This particular course

Requirements for international students / English requirements

IELTS academic test score (similar tests may be accepted as well)

- 5.0
- A-level Humanities
- General Test
- (no subscore less than 7.0)
- 5.0
- A-level Sciences
- General Test
- 4.5
- Foundation / Pathway Courses
- 5.0
- Foundation Law
- 6.0
- Graduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
- 7.0
- Graduate Degrees Education, Law
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees
- (no subscore less than 5.0)
- 6.0
- Undergraduate Degrees Law etc.
- (no subscore less than 5.0)

Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Computer Science for Cyber Security, BSc (Hons), if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Computer Science for Cyber Security BSc (Hons)

England UK	£9250	year 1
Northern Ireland	£9250	year 1
Scotland	£9250	year 1
Wales	£9250	year 1
Channel Islands	£9250	year 1
Ireland	£9250	year 1
EU	£22180	year 1
International	£22180	year 1

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent	£518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home)	£50
Supermarket shopping	£81
Clothing	£35
Eating out	£33
Alcohol	£27
Takeaways / food deliveries	£30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food)	£24
Holidays and weekend trips	£78
Transport within city	£17
Self-care / sports	£20
Stationary / books	£13
Mobile phone / internet	£13
Cable TV / streaming	£7
Insurance	£51
Other	£95

Average student cost of living	£1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

Source: Own research based on surveys and university data

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

year 1 (Default entry point)

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