BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security
About this course
BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security, a computer science degree focused on the principles of secure software development, systems protection and threat mitigation. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can choose to complete an optional industrial placement year or spend a year studying abroad. The first year establishes core computing principles through modules such as Programming Fundamentals, Mathematics Fundamentals, Computer Architecture, and Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming. The second year progresses to advanced computing and security concepts, featuring Operating Systems and Networks, Information Security Fundamentals, Secure Software Development, and Data Analytics. Further study covers specialized topics including Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing, Cryptosystems, and AI Security, Ethics, and Management, alongside a substantial Computer Science Project.
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What students say
Based on about 174 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 81%
- Learning opportunities: 82%
- Assessment and feedback: 80%
- Academic support: 87%
- Organisation and management: 87%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 83%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 385 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 94%
- Left higher education: 5%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 1%
What graduates do next
Based on about 42 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 61%
- Working and studying: 15%
- Further study: 4%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 50%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 10%
- Sales occupations: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 75%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 90 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 6%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 6%
- East Midlands: 28%
- West Midlands: 11%
- East of England: 9%
- London: 21%
- South East: 17%
- South West: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 355 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 70%
- Baccalaureate: 1%
- Access course: 1%
- Foundation course: 1%
- Other HE qualification: 4%
- Other qualifications: 24%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Silver for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Science Project
- Computers, Society and Professionalism
- Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
- Mobile and Web Applications
- C++ Programming
- Internet and Cloud Computing
- AI Security, Ethics, and Management
- Data Science and Visualisation
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence
- Software Measurement and Quality Assurance
- Cryptosystems
- Analysis and Design of Algorithms
- Technology and Innovation Management
- Functional Programming
- AI for Space
- Deep Learning and Computer Vision
- Generative Development
- Personal and Professional Development 1
- Computing Fundamentals
- Programming Fundamentals
- Mathematics Fundamentals
- Computer Architecture
- Introduction to Object Oriented Programming
- Software Lifecycle and Quality
- Algorithms, Data Structures and Advanced Programming
- Personal and Professional Development 2
- Operating Systems and Networks
- Databases and Domain Modelling
- Information Security Fundamentals
- Software Architecture and System Development 1
- Software Architecture and System Development 2
- Secure Software Development
- Data Analytics
- Foundations of Computation
- User Interfaces Design and Evaluation
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Leicester earn?
The median salary is £31,000 after 15 months, £36,000 after 3 years, £46,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £36,500 and £62,000. The £46,000 median after five years is £10,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Leicester do next?
81% 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 Leicester?
81% 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 Leicester?
The typical offer is ABB at A level. The average entrant had 110 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Leicester include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and a compulsory year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Leicester?
94% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.