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BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security)

Heriot-Watt University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
C /63
Graduate Salary£30,500 (3yr)
Satisfaction77%
Degree Completion55%
Professional JobsN/A
Meaningful WorkN/A

Expected Starting Salary

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
N/A
typical starting salary

Data not provided

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Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
57%
02
Sales occupations
7%
03
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
5%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
4%
05
Business, Research and Administrative Professionals
★ Professional
4%
06
Administrative occupations
3%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%
08
Skilled trades occupations
3%
09
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Sports and fitness occupations
★ Professional
2%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01110)
01110
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01111)
01111
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 65 respondents (68% response rate)

75%
Teaching Quality
70%
Assessment & Feedback
58%
Academic Support
71%
Organisation
86%
Learning Resources
67%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Edinburgh
Average Weekly Rent
£165
Est. Annual Total£13,680
💸10% more expensive than the UK average

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

128-143
10%
144-159
10%
160-175
10%
176-191
25%
192-207
10%
208-223
20%
240+
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
70%
Other HE
30%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

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Recognised Professional Body (01110)

01110

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Recognised Professional Body (01111)

01111

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

59%
High Exposure

AI is actively being used in many tasks within this career, though human expertise remains important. Graduates who understand AI tools will have a competitive advantage.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
60%Business, Research and Administrative
55%Administrative
48%Business and public service associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

55%
Continuation