MSci Computer Science and Cyber Security
About this course
MSci (Hons) in Computer Science and Cyber Security, a computer science and software engineering degree focusing on computational theory, secure systems, and specialized security practices. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Research Methods, Project Management, Ethics & Professional Practice, Entrepreneurship, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. This British Computer Society-accredited course includes a placement year option and features dedicated laboratory facilities for robotics, networking, human computer interaction, and imaging technology. The first year establishes fundamental knowledge through Introduction to Programming and Databases, Computer Systems and Low-level Programming, Operating Systems, Networks, Security, and Object Oriented Programming. The second year advances technical capabilities via Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning, Team Projects, Software Engineering: Practices and Principles, and Web Systems: Security, Architecture, Development. The third year shifts focus towards specialized security domains through compulsory study in Cyber Security Project, Advanced Networking, Cyber Risk Management, Human Factors and Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, and Applied Cryptography, alongside optional modules such as Entrepreneurship and Innovation, Cloud Computing, and Robotics. The final year concludes with advanced study including Innovation and Technology, Managing a Project Team, Thesis Project, Group Project, and Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject.
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Entry requirements
A level: A*AA including Maths or AAA including Maths and Computer Science IB: 38 (7,6,6 HL) including HL Maths or 37 (6,6,6 HL) including HL Maths and Computer Science BTEC: BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate: D* plus two A levels at Grades A*A including Maths BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma and National Diploma not accepted for MSci but considered for BSc in combination with A level Maths Preferred BTEC: Computing, IT
What students say
Based on about 91 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 84%
- Learning opportunities: 84%
- Assessment and feedback: 82%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 86%
- Learning resources: 92%
- Student voice: 76%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 140 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 34 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 86%
- Working and studying: 9%
- Further study: 1%
- Unemployed: 2%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 72%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 5%
- Managers, directors and senior officials: 3%
- Finance Professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 80%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 55%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 5%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 3%
- East Midlands: 14%
- West Midlands: 6%
- East of England: 12%
- London: 39%
- South East: 13%
- South West: 2%
- Wales: 1%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 190 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 96%
- Baccalaureate: 3%
- Other qualifications: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 1%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Gold for student outcomes.
Modules
- Introduction to Programming and Databases
- Computer Systems and Low-level Programming
- Operating Systems, Networks, Security
- Logic for Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Software Engineering
- Mathematics for Computer Science
- Introduction to Algorithms
- Foundations of Artificial Intelligence
- Object Oriented Programming
- Artificial Intelligence and Machine Learning
- Professional Training Preparation
- Team Projects
- Formal Languages, Theory of Computation, and Applications
- Software Engineering: Practices and Principles
- Computer Graphics
- Mobile Application Development
- Web Systems: Security, Architecture, Development
- Cyber Security Project
- Advanced Networking
- Cyber Risk Management
- Human Factors and Cyber Security
- Digital Forensics
- Applied Cryptography
- Entrepreneurship and Innovation
- Enterprise Resource Planning Systems
- Agent-Based Systems
- Algorithm Analysis
- Cloud Computing
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Distributed Systems
- Computer Animation
- Project Management
- Entrepreneurship and Small Business Planning
- Robotics
- Advanced Artificial Intelligence Systems
- Data Mining and Machine Learning
- Cryptography and Network Security
- Computer Vision
- Studies in Science and Mathematics Education
- Innovation and Technology
- Managing a Project Team
- Thesis Project
- Group Project
- Learning Evaluation in a Specialised Subject
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of MSci Computer Science and Cyber Security at Loughborough University earn?
The median salary is £34,000 after 15 months, £40,500 after 3 years, £58,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £42,000 and £79,000. The £58,500 median after five years is £22,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of MSci Computer Science and Cyber Security at Loughborough University do next?
96% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on MSci Computer Science and Cyber Security at Loughborough University?
84% 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 and Cyber Security at Loughborough University?
The typical offer is A*AA at A level. The average entrant had 155 UCAS points.
How many students continue on MSci Computer Science and Cyber Security at Loughborough University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.