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BSc Computer Science with Security and Forensics

Cardiff University
Full-time3 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /74
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction70%
Degree Completion100%
Professional Jobs70%
Meaningful Work90%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£26,000
£40,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (616 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
50%
02
Administrative occupations
10%
03
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
10%
05
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 20 respondents (54% response rate)

69%
Teaching Quality
72%
Assessment & Feedback
52%
Academic Support
64%
Organisation
78%
Learning Resources
75%
Student Voice

Your Local Budget 🍕

Cardiff
Average Weekly Rent
£120
Est. Annual Total£10,800
🎉14% cheaper 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

112-127
15%
128-143
15%
144-159
20%
160-175
30%
192-207
5%
224-239
5%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
60%
Other
25%
Other HE
10%
No qualifications
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

54%
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
55%Administrative
40%Natural and social science
28%Engineering
3%Process, plant and machine operatives

Outcomes

100%
Continuation
70%
Professional Work
90%
Meaningful Role
65%
Career On Track