BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security
What students say
Based on about 13 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 68%
- Learning opportunities: 68%
- Assessment and feedback: 70%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 59%
- Learning resources: 76%
- Student voice: 67%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 9 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 60%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 65%
- Skilled trades occupations: 10%
- Natural and social science professionals: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Find their work meaningful: 65%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 3%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 10%
- London: 15%
- South East: 57%
- South West: 11%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer.
- It is a UK Government priority to strengthen the UK's cyber ecosystem, and NCSC certification can help students choose a cyber security course which has been judged by the NCSC (via its panel of independent experts) as providing well-defined and appropriate content delivered to a high standard.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University earn?
The median salary is £30,000 after 15 months, £34,000 after 3 years, £46,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £34,500 and £60,500. The £46,500 median after five years is £10,500 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University do next?
80% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University?
68% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University?
The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of partially meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered Engineer. It is a UK Government priority to strengthen the UK's cyber ecosystem, and NCSC certification can help students choose a cyber security course which has been judged by the NCSC (via its panel of independent experts) as providing well-defined and appropriate content delivered to a high standard. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science for Cyber Security at Oxford Brookes University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.