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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: G100

Computer Security

Cardiff Metropolitan University
Cardiff, Wales
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3 yearsDuration
£16,000Per Year (Intl)
£24,500Avg. Graduate Salary
58%Satisfaction

Course Overview

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.

What You'll Learn

Foundations of Cybersecurity
Network Security and Defence
Cryptography and Encryption
Systems and Operating System Security
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
Security Governance and Compliance
Web Application Security
Secure Software Development
UCAS Code:G100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points104

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£16,000

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£48,000

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.

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Cardiff Metropolitan University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper 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

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 12% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 10% above UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£30,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Indicative Data

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.

💼 Employment Breakdown

70%Working
30%Work & Study
90%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
58%
Learning opportunities
63%
Assessment and feedback
81%
Academic support
78%
Organisation and management
64%
Learning resources
78%
Student voice
58%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
90%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Cardiff Metropolitan University

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

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