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BSc Computer Science with Security and Forensics

Cardiff University
Full-time4 YearsSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /70
Graduate Salary£30,000
Satisfaction71%
Degree Completion80%
Professional Jobs79%
Meaningful Work70%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£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
59%
02
Elementary occupations
11%
03
Artistic, literary and media occupations
★ Professional
3%
04
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
3%
05
Engineering professionals
★ Professional
3%
06
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
3%
07
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
3%
08
Natural and social science professionals
★ Professional
2%
09
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
2%
10
Web and Multimedia Design Professionals
★ Professional
2%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 15 respondents (54% response rate)

69%
Teaching Quality
75%
Assessment & Feedback
43%
Academic Support
61%
Organisation
73%
Learning Resources
68%
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

128-143
30%
144-159
20%
160-175
20%
176-191
10%
192-207
10%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
100%

Accreditations

✓

Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

57%
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
65%Web and Multimedia Design
52%Finance
48%Business and public service associate
40%Natural and social science

Outcomes

80%
Continuation
79%
Professional Work
70%
Meaningful Role
70%
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