MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance)
About this course
MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance), a computer science degree focused on cybersecurity, systems management, and technical network operations. Core topics include Programming and Computer Architecture. Students can undertake an optional professional placement year lasting a minimum of 30 weeks. The first year covers foundational concepts through Computer Fundamentals, Mathematics for Computing, Programming, and Introduction to Cybersecurity. The second year introduces Information and Security Management, Security Operations (SecOps), Software Engineering, and Network and Cyber Management. The third year involves Cybercrime, Human Computer Interaction, Digital Futures, and an Individual Project. The final fourth year advances technical depth via Infrastructure and System Security, Computational Modeling, Quantum Computing, Network Science, and Integrated Masters Teamwork.
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Entry requirements
For 2027 entry: 112–128 UCAS tariff points (A-level grades BBC–ABB) including a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent qualifications. We also accept a wide range of vocational qualifications including BTEC Extended Diploma (grade DMM–DDM) and T Levels (Merit).
What students say
Based on about 18 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 72%
- Learning opportunities: 69%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 68%
- Learning resources: 97%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 80 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 89%
- Gained a higher qualification: 1%
- Left higher education: 8%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 3%
What graduates do next
Based on about 71 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 71%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 11%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 34%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 12%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 11%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 7%
- Find their work meaningful: 73%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 71%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 52%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 370 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 2%
- East Midlands: 2%
- West Midlands: 3%
- East of England: 8%
- London: 20%
- South East: 29%
- South West: 34%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 85 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 91%
- Access course: 2%
- A degree: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 6%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Fundamentals
- Mathematics for Computing
- Programming
- Introduction to Cybersecurity
- Network Essentials
- Computing and Society
- Information and Security Management
- Security Operations (SecOps)
- Software Engineering
- Network and Cyber Management
- Technological Innovations in Cyber Security
- Software Business
- Cybercrime
- Human Computer Interaction
- Individual Project
- Digital Futures
- Data Visualisation and Storytelling
- Digital Innovation and Transformation
- Systems Development
- Infrastructure and System Security
- Computational Modeling
- Quantum Computing
- Network Science
- Integrated Masters Teamwork
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at Bournemouth University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £30,500 after 3 years, £39,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,500 and £53,500. The £39,500 median after five years is £3,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at Bournemouth University do next?
83% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at Bournemouth University?
72% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at Bournemouth University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level. The average entrant had 87 UCAS points.
Does MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at Bournemouth University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science (Information Assurance) at Bournemouth University?
89% of students continued into their second year, and 8% left higher education.