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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: II12

Computer Science with Cyber Security

University of York
York, England
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3 yearsDuration
£32,350Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
73%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by University of York, the BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in York, England, this Russell Group university offers a research-led approach to learning, with a 3-year full-time structure. Become a skilled practitioner in the principles and practice of cyber security. Develop in-demand skills to help protect organisations from the threat of cyber crime. This course produces multi-skilled, highly competent graduates who are equipped to become leaders in their career field and who understand the implications of their work both for themselves and for society as a whole. International tuition fees are £32,350 per year, home/UK fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.5 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 88% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £40,000 within three years, a 95% continuation rate, and 81% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Mathematics for Computer Science
Database Systems and Security
Network Security and Architecture
Cryptography and Data Protection
Software Engineering Principles
Cyber Threat Analysis and Response
Final Year Project in Cyber Security
UCAS Code:II12
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

AAA

If you are studying towards a fourth A level, we will make an alternative offer of AABB. Essential Subjects: Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade B is essential.

International Baccalaureate

36 points

With 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches).

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic6.56666
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£32,350

per year

Total Course Cost (3 years)£97,050

Home Student Fee

£9,535

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 — University of York

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£28,000£35,000£45,000
3 years£32,000£40,000£53,500
5 years£40,000£53,500£70,000

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 25% above UK average salary
This course
£40,000
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation 67% above UK average salary
This course
£53,500
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £13,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

76%Working
5%Studying
4%Work & Study
6%Seeking Work
89%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

Subject-level average

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

Teaching on my course
73%
Learning opportunities
70%
Assessment and feedback
66%
Academic support
87%
Organisation and management
66%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
67%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
89%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

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About University of York

University of York offers Computer Science with Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

#169QS World
#20UK Ranking
22,345+Students
213+Courses
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