BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cyber Security, an undergraduate computer science and software engineering degree focused on secure digital systems. Core topics include Programming, Systems Design, Computer Architecture, Embedded Systems, Data Analysis, Research Methods, and Artificial Intelligence & Machine Learning. Students can optionally add a placement year to gain workplace experience before graduation. The first year covers core principles through modules such as Software 1: Foundations of Programming for Computer Science, Theory 1: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science, Human-Computer Interaction, and Software 2: Object Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms. The second year progresses into engineering and systems via Engineering 1: Software and Systems Engineering, Systems and Devices 2: Operating Systems, Security, and Networking, Theory 3: Computability, Complexity and Logic, and Intelligent Systems 1: Machine Learning and Optimisation. The final year centres on specialised security topics including Computer Science Project (Cyber Security topic), Cryptography Theory and Practice, Ethical Hacking, Analysis and Investigation, and Network Security. Optional modules allow students to further explore areas such as Autonomous Robots, Deep Learning, and Natural Language Processing.
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Entry requirements
A level: AAA including Mathematics. If you are studying towards a fourth A level, we will make an alternative offer of AABB including Mathematics. IB: 36 points overall, including 5 in Higher Level Mathematics (either Analysis and Approaches or Applications and Interpretations), or 6 in Standard Level Mathematics (Analysis and Approaches). BTEC: DDD plus grade B in A level Mathematics (or equivalent qualification) We consider a range of BTEC qualifications equivalent to 3 A Levels, or in combination with A Levels or other qualifications. For example: Distinction, Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Diploma plus A in A Level Mathematics Distinction in BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate plus AA at A level including Mathematics Distinction, Distinction in 2 BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificates plus A in A Level Mathematics
What students say
Based on about 8 final-year students who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 71%
- Learning opportunities: 81%
- Assessment and feedback: 67%
- Academic support: 89%
- Organisation and management: 78%
- Learning resources: 85%
- Student voice: 79%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 10 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 45 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university
- Working: 84%
- Working and studying: 1%
- Further study: 5%
- Unemployed: 5%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 66%
- Teaching Professionals: 6%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 6%
- Elementary occupations: 3%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 3%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 90%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 75%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 110 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North East: 1%
- North West: 10%
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 26%
- East Midlands: 5%
- West Midlands: 2%
- East of England: 14%
- London: 21%
- South East: 14%
- South West: 5%
- Scotland: 2%
Who gets in
Based on about 15 students who started, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 100%
Accreditation & quality ratings
TEF 2023 (whole university): Gold overall, Gold for student experience, Silver for student outcomes.
Modules
- Software 1: Foundations of Programming for Computer Science
- Theory 1: Mathematical Foundations of Computer Science
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Software 2: Object Oriented Data Structures and Algorithms
- Systems and Devices 1: Introduction to Computer Architectures
- Theory 2: Formal Languages and Automata
- Engineering 1: Software and Systems Engineering
- Systems and Devices 2: Operating Systems, Security, and Networking
- Theory 3: Computability, Complexity and Logic
- Intelligent Systems 1: Machine Learning and Optimisation
- Data: Introduction to Data Science
- Systems and Devices 3: Advanced Computer Systems
- Computer Science Project (Cyber Security topic)
- Cryptography Theory and Practice
- Ethical Hacking, Analysis and Investigation
- Network Security
- Quantum Computation
- Human Factors: Technology in Context
- AI Search and Logic
- Autonomous Robots
- Embedded Systems Design and Implementation
- Engineering 2: Automated Software Engineering
- High-Integrity Systems Engineering
- High-Performance Parallel and Distributed Systems
- Deep Learning
- Legal Practice, Technology and Computer Science
- Player Experiences in Digital Games
- Qualitative Approaches to Investigating UX
- Research Methods in Computer Science
- Cloud based Data Analysis
- Game Design & Development in Real-Time Engines
- Governance of Data Science
- Engineering LLM-Based Agents and Applications
- Large Language Models
- Natural Language Processing
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of York earn?
The median salary is £38,000 after 15 months, £40,000 after 3 years, £53,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £40,000 and £70,000. The £53,500 median after five years is £17,500 more than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of York do next?
90% 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 York?
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 with Cyber Security at University of York?
The typical offer is AAA at A level, or 36 points in the IB. The average entrant had 152 UCAS points.
Does BSc Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of York 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 with Cyber Security at University of York?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.