BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security with Foundation Year
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security with Foundation Year, a computer science degree featuring a compulsory foundation year and an optional placement year. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Statistics, Mathematical Modelling, Project Management, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. The course includes a final-year project and is accredited by the BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT. Year 0 covers foundational topics through Computer Programming, Computer Systems, Computing Mathematics FY, Web Programming, and Inside Computer Systems. Year 1 builds core competencies with Database Systems, Computer System Internals and Linux, Programming 1, Programming 2, Professional Development and Practices, and Web Development and Human Computer Interfaces. Year 2 advances technical and practical abilities via Client Server Systems, Data Structures, Career Development, Networking and Security, AI and Data Mining, and Software Projects with Agile Techniques. Year 3 focuses on advanced concepts and security through Cyber Investigation, Malware and Exploit Analysis, Information Security Management, Project, Mobile Development, Business Management, Virtual Reality and 3D Games, Deep Learning, and Advanced Web Development.
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Entry requirements
GCSE: In addition to Level 3 requirements, you must have evidence of Level 2 GCSE English and Maths at Grade C/4 or above. UCAS tariff: 64 Points Grade- E in Maths or Computing/IT. 72 points - any subject/grade combination. A level: Two full A-Level equivalents. 64 Points Grade- E in Maths or Computing/IT. 72 points - any subject/grade combination. BTEC: MPP - Maths or Computing/IT. MMP - any subject T level: Overall grade P (D or E). Any subject accepted. Must have passed all components. Access to HE: 64 UCAS Tariff points from a QAA-approved, IT-related, science, or engineering course. Scottish Highers: Two at higher Level. 64 UCAS Tariff points - Higher Level Maths or IT-related. 72 UCAS Tariff points - any subject/grade combination. Irish Leaving Certificate: Two at higher Level. 64 UCAS Tariff points - Higher Level Maths or IT-related. 72 UCAS Tariff points - any subject/grade combination. IB: 26 point, including Grade 4 in Higher Level Maths, Science, Engineering or Technology.
What students say
Based on about 51 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Teaching on my course: 82%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 76%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 83%
- Learning resources: 87%
- Student voice: 72%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 45 students who started
- Continued on course: 85%
- Left higher education: 15%
What graduates do next
Based on about 53 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 11%
- Further study: 2%
- Unemployed: 13%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 36%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 22%
- Elementary occupations: 10%
- Sales occupations: 6%
- Process, plant and machine operatives: 4%
- Find their work meaningful: 70%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 60%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 100 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 89%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 2%
- East Midlands: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 1%
- South East: 2%
- Scotland: 1%
- Northern Ireland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 40 students who started
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Silver overall, Silver for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Computer Programming
- Computer Systems
- Computing Mathematics FY
- Web Programming
- Inside Computer Systems
- Database Systems
- Computer System Internals and Linux
- Programming 1
- Programming 2
- Professional Development and Practices
- Web Development and Human Computer Interfaces
- Client Server Systems
- Data Structures
- Career Development
- Networking and Security
- AI and Data Mining
- Software Projects with Agile Techniques
- Cyber Investigation
- Malware and Exploit Analysis
- Information Security Management
- Project
- Mobile Development
- Business Management
- Virtual Reality and 3D Games
- Deep Learning
- Advanced Web Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security with Foundation Year at University of Salford earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £23,500 after 3 years, £29,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,500 and £41,500. The £29,000 median after five years is £7,000 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security with Foundation Year at University of Salford do next?
84% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
82% 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
The average entrant had 104 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security with Foundation Year at University of Salford 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 with Foundation Year at University of Salford?
85% of students continued into their second year, and 15% left higher education.