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BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Middlesex University

Institution
Middlesex University
Level
undergraduate
Subject
Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
Duration
3 years
UCAS code
144I118K3
Median salary
£34,500 after 5 years

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What students say

Based on about 28 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Teaching on my course: 82%
  • Learning opportunities: 80%
  • Assessment and feedback: 79%
  • Academic support: 84%
  • Organisation and management: 78%
  • Learning resources: 85%
  • Student voice: 76%

Do students stay on the course?

Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • Continued on course: 65%
  • Gained a higher qualification: 5%
  • Left higher education: 30%

What graduates do next

Based on about 8 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)

  • Working: 70%
  • Further study: 5%
  • Unemployed: 20%

Most common jobs

  • Information Technology Professionals: 15%
  • Process, plant and machine operatives: 15%
  • Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 15%
  • Elementary occupations: 10%
  • Managers, directors and senior officials: 5%

Where graduates work (5 years on)

Based on about 35 graduates, across similar courses at this university

  • East Midlands: 5%
  • East of England: 10%
  • London: 80%
  • South East: 5%
  • South West: 5%

Who gets in

Based on about 50 students who started, across similar courses at this university

  • A levels: 85%
  • Access course: 5%
  • Other HE qualification: 5%

Accreditation & quality ratings

TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.

Questions about this course

How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Middlesex University earn?

The median salary is £27,000 after 3 years, £34,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £27,000 and £41,000. The £34,500 median after five years is £1,500 less than the UK median for Software engineering.

What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Middlesex 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 Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Middlesex University?

82% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.

What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Middlesex University?

The average entrant had 88 UCAS points.

Does BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Middlesex University include a placement year or year abroad?

The course has an optional placement year.

How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics at Middlesex University?

65% of students continued into their second year, and 30% left higher education.