BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Computer Science with Cyber Security, a computer science and software engineering degree centred on practical systems development and security specialisms. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Data Analysis, Project Management, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The programme includes an optional placement year. The first year covers foundational topics through Introduction to Procedural Programming, Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming, Computer Network Fundamentals, and Computer Organisation and Architecture. The second year builds competence with Cyber Security, Introduction to Digital Forensics, Introduction to Artificial Intelligence, and Algorithms and Data Structures, alongside optional choices such as Computational Mathematics 1 and Operating Systems. Final-year studies focus on advanced topics through Distributed and Client Server Systems, Computational Mathematics 2, and Advanced Cyber Security, culminating in an independent Individual Project.
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Entry requirements
BBB-BBC at A Level. DMM in BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from a combination of Level 3 qualifications. Access to Higher Education Diploma in a subject that is relevant to the course with 45 Level 3 credits at Merit or above. Merit at T Level. 120-112 UCAS tariff points from International Baccalaureate qualifications.
What students say
Based on about 26 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 76%
- Assessment and feedback: 88%
- Academic support: 80%
- Organisation and management: 70%
- Learning resources: 81%
- Student voice: 69%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 35 students who started
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 10%
What graduates do next
Based on about 10 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 80%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 30%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 45%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 45%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 40%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 105 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 2%
- North West: 18%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 66%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 4%
- London: 2%
- South East: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 50 students who started
- A levels: 95%
- Access course: 5%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
- 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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Enterprise Placement
- Distributed and Client Server Systems
- Computational Mathematics 2
- Individual Project
- Advanced Cyber Security
- Data-driven Artificial Intelligence
- Introduction to Procedural Programming
- Computing Science and Mathematics
- Computer Network Fundamentals
- Project 1
- Computer Organisation and Architecture
- Introduction to Object-Oriented Programming
- Team Project
- Cyber Security
- Introduction to Digital Forensics
- Introduction to Artificial Intelligence
- Algorithms and Data Structures
- Computational Mathematics 1
- Operating Systems
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Huddersfield earn?
The median salary is £27,000 after 15 months, £21,500 after 3 years, £28,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £20,000 and £36,500. The £28,000 median after five years is £8,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Huddersfield do next?
95% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Huddersfield?
71% 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 with Cyber Security at University of Huddersfield?
The typical offer is BBB at A level. The average entrant had 116 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Huddersfield accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. 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.
Does BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Huddersfield include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Huddersfield?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.