Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons)

University of Kent

Key Course Facts

Student Satisfaction	76%
Salary after 15 months	£30000
Unemployment Rate	6% 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	0% Proportion of students of Computer Science (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
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 135 graduates of Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons) and other courses in Computing at University of Kent for each of the survey questions in comparison to the average for all UK degree courses in Computing.

Overall student satisfaction

76 /100

135 total respondents

Primarily based on data from undergraduate degree students.

	Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons) and other Computing courses of University of Kent	Average review score among all Computer Science courses in the UK
Explanations	86	85
Interesting courses	66	70
Intellectually stimulating	88	82
Challenged to do my best	85	79
Depth of concepts	79	77
Builds on previous learnings	84	79
Joined ideas from different topics	75	75
Balance directed/independent study	71	74
Applicability of course content	79	77
Clear criteria in markings	66	70
Fair assessment	77	80
Tests reflected your learning	80	76
Timely feedback	54	70
Helpful feedback	45	64
Approachability of teachers	81	83
Support from teachers	81	79
Organisation of courses	68	70
Communication of changes	69	70
IT facilities	90	84
Library	90	84
Course specific resources	83	87
Student feedback opportunities	79	77
Student feedback valued	64	68
Student's feedback acted upon	53	56
Work of student union	73	66
Mental wellbeing services	79	75
Overall satisfaction	76	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 Computing courses of University of Kent

The NSS is commissioned by the Office for Students

Salary

Salary of Graduates in Computing

Important: Salary data below is not course specific, but contains data of all students of Computing 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	£30000	£32000	£37500
25-75 percentile range	£25000 - £36000	£26500 - £41000	£28000 - £52500

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Computing courses of University of Kent

Salary of all UK Graduates of Computing

	15 months after graduation	3 years after graduation	5 years after graduation
Median salary	£27961	£25489	£30091
25-75 percentile range	£23885 - £33047	£18348 - £32603	£21339 - £39812

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

Course Description

Choosing to study computer science is a smart move. You’ll gain knowledge and skills that can change our world and transform yours, opening up rewarding career opportunities in all sectors.

Reasons to study Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Kent

The future is tech. Learn to code in several languages, starting with the Java programming language, which is widely used in industry
Get ahead. Take a placement year to help boost your professional skills and get paid to do it
World-leading. Kent is an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Research, so you’ll be taught by world-leading experts
Be creative. You’ll have access to a laser cutter, metal fabrication machinery, development equipment like Oculus Rift, Raspberry Pi, and so much more in our dedicated makerspace
Open doors. Our most versatile computing degree that will lead to a range of careers in any industry

Course details

First year: You’ll learn the fundamentals of computer science with our range of compulsory modules. Second year: Develop core concepts in areas such as AI and software development. Third year: You’ll be able to choose from a range of modules with a focus in cyber security.

Head over to our website for more details.

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

	All University of Kent graduates of undergraduate studies in Computing	All UK graduates of undergraduate studies in Computing
Total respondents	170	740
Unemployed	6%	5%
Studying	3%	8%
Working	80%	69%
Both studying and working	9%	13%
No information	2%	5%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Computing courses of University of Kent

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	74%	26%
Utilise skills from studies	55%	45%
Work is meaningful	83%	17%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All courses of University of Kent

Required skill level of job after 15 months

% Skilled jobs

	% Skilled jobs
Highly-skilled jobs	87%
Non highly-skilled jobs	10%
Skill level unknown or unclassified	3%

Source: HESA - Graduate Outcomes Survey Oct 10, 2023
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of University of Kent

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

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

53%	Administrative occupations
7%	Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
6%	Information Technology Professionals
6%	Business and public service associate professionals
3%	Managers, directors and senior officials
3%	Quality and Regulatory Professionals
3%	Business and Financial Project Management Professionals
3%	Administrative occupations
2%	Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
1%	Sales occupations

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

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

UCAS Tariff of Accepted Students for Software Engineering, Development & Programming

Average UCAS Tariff Score 138

Tariff score	% of students accepted for courses in Software Engineering, Development & Programming
<48	0
48-63	3
64-79	0
80-95	0
96-111	10
112-127	23
128-143	23
144-159	20
160-175	20
176-191	2
192-207	0
208-223	0
224-239	0
>240	0

Source: Unistats by Higher Education Statistics Agency (HESA) Oct 10, 2023
All Software Engineering, Development & Programming courses of University of Kent

Qualification requirements

Scottish Higher qualifications are considered on an individual basis

M in T Level Health, Healthcare Science, or Science.

Source: UCAS Dec 4, 2023

Requirements for international students / English requirements

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

- 6.5
- All Degrees

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

Costs

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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