BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)
About this course
BSc Honours Computer Science (Cyber Security), a computer science degree focused on cyber security principles and technical computing systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Research Methods. Students can optionally complete an industrial placement year or a year abroad. The first year covers core computing concepts through Fundamentals of Computing, Computer Systems Design and Architectures, Foundations of Data Science, and Programming Portfolio 1. The second year progresses to Security Programming, Algorithm Design and Analysis, Software Engineering Team Project, and Software Systems Design and Implementation. The final year centres on advanced security topics and independent work, featuring the Major Project and Dissertation in Computer Science, Cryptography, and System and Network Security, alongside optional choices such as Distributed Systems, Game Design, and Computer Vision & AI.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAB IB: 34 points
What students say
Based on about 12 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 67%
- Assessment and feedback: 56%
- Academic support: 83%
- Organisation and management: 50%
- Learning resources: 89%
- Student voice: 59%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 90%
- Left higher education: 10%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 70 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 63%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 7%
- Unemployed: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 72%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Sales occupations: 2%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 80%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 70%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 200 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 40%
- North West: 12%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 13%
- East Midlands: 4%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 4%
- London: 15%
- South East: 4%
- South West: 4%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 55 students who started
- A levels: 53%
- Foundation course: 5%
- A degree: 4%
- Other HE qualification: 36%
- Other qualifications: 2%
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.
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Bronze for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Fundamentals of Computing
- Computer Systems Design and Architectures
- Foundations of Data Science
- Programming Portfolio 1
- Programming Portfolio 2
- Security Programming
- Algorithm Design and Analysis
- Software Engineering Team Project
- Introducing Contemporary Topics in Computing
- Software Systems Design and Implementation
- Major Project and Dissertation in Computer Science
- Cryptography
- System and Network Security
- Distributed Systems
- Development and Operations of Systems
- Introduction to Quantum Computing
- Game Design
- Gaming Technologies and Simulations
- Engineering Biology and AI
- Biomedical Data Analytics and AI
- Human Computer Interaction: Interaction Design
- Computer Vision & AI
- Data Visualization and Visual Analytics
- Career Development for final year students
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Newcastle University earn?
The median salary is £32,000 after 15 months, £33,000 after 3 years, £43,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £32,000 and £60,000. The £43,000 median after five years is £7,000 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Newcastle University 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 (Cyber Security) at Newcastle University?
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 (Cyber Security) at Newcastle University?
The typical offer is AAB at A level, or 34 points in the IB. The average entrant had 139 UCAS points.
Is BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Newcastle University 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.
Does BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Newcastle University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security) at Newcastle University?
90% of students continued into their second year, and 10% left higher education.