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Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
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Offered by Cardiff Metropolitan University, the BSc (Hons) Computer Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Cardiff, Wales, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 3-year full-time structure. Often called Cyber Security, this degree in Computer Security explores the technologies and practices designed to protect networks, computers and data from attack or unauthorised access. Cyber security is a growing field in virtually every industry sector, and organisations of all kinds and sizes need to defend themselves from hacking, attacks and data breaches. You can expect industry led course content to prepare you for this which covers the key principles that underpin Computer Security; offensive security, defensive security and information security governance. International tuition fees are £16,000 per year, home/UK fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission.
| UCAS Points | 104 |
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 59 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
International Student Fee
£16,000
per year
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £23,000 | £24,500 | £28,500 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £26,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £24,500 | £33,000 | £44,000 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate
Cardiff Metropolitan University · Undergraduate

Cardiff Metropolitan University offers Computer Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.
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