BSc Computer Security
Cardiff Metropolitan University
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Security, a computing degree focused on protecting networks, computers, and data from attacks and unauthorised access. Core topics include Programming. This three-year undergraduate course includes an optional foundation year and an optional year-long industry placement. The first year introduces fundamental computing concepts through compulsory modules such as Architectures & Operating Systems, Principles of Programming, Threats and Attacks, Information, Risk and Law, Web Design and Databases, and Explore. The second year progresses to Physical Computing, Secure Systems and Products, Cyber Security Architecture and Operations, Software Security, Expand, and Networks and Security. The final year covers advanced subjects through compulsory modules including Cyber Security Management, Cyber Security and Cryptography, Ethical Hacking, and a Development Project. Optional modules in the final year allow specialisation in areas such as Industrial Work Experience, Low-level Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security, Emerging Technologies in Cyber Security, and Forensics.
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Entry requirements
UCAS tariff: 104-112 A level: Minimum three A levels to include Grades CCC. No specific subjects required. Welsh Advanced Skills Baccalaureate considered as a third subject. BTEC/Cambridge Technical: DMM IB: 2 x H5. No specific subjects required.
Admissions (2022 entry, home applicants)
Offer rate 96%: 95 offers from 99 applications, from the university's Freedom of Information return.
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 67%
- Learning opportunities: 72%
- Assessment and feedback: 83%
- Academic support: 92%
- Organisation and management: 88%
- Learning resources: 94%
- Student voice: 82%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 40%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 10%
- Unemployed: 15%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 5%
- Engineering professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 55%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 80 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 4%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 5%
- South East: 6%
- South West: 5%
- Wales: 78%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 90%
- Other HE qualification: 10%
Modules
- Architectures & Operating Systems
- Principles of Programming
- Threats and Attacks
- Information, Risk and Law
- Web Design and Databases
- Explore
- Physical Computing
- Secure Systems and Products
- Cyber Security Architecture and Operations
- Software Security
- Expand
- Networks and Security
- Cyber Security Management
- Cyber Security and Cryptography
- Ethical Hacking
- Development Project
- Industrial Work Experience
- Low-level Tools and Techniques for Cyber Security
- Emerging Technologies in Cyber Security
- Forensics
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £26,500 after 3 years, £33,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £24,500 and £44,000. The £33,000 median after five years is £3,000 less than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University do next?
65% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
67% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 119 UCAS points.
What is the offer rate for BSc Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
96% of home applicants received an offer for 2022 entry: 95 offers from 99 applications, according to the university's Freedom of Information return.
Does BSc Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Security at Cardiff Metropolitan University?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.