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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Computer Science with Cyber Security
University of Brighton
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computer Science with Cyber Security course at University of Brighton.
Select a qualification to see required grades
A level
B,B,B
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £9,535 per year |
| Scotland | £9,535 per year |
| Wales | £9,535 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| Channel Islands | £9,535 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £9,535 per year |
| EU | £17,250 per year |
| International | £17,250 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: I100
Here's what University of Brighton says about its Computer Science with Cyber Security course.
Cyber security professionals play a crucial role in preventing data breaches, protecting privacy and ensuring a safer and more secure digital environment for individuals, governments and organisations.
Our practical Computer Science with Cyber Security degree will prepare you for a career as a cyber security professional. You’ll design and develop software systems using cyber security techniques and build professional skills valued by employers.
Your project work and the opportunities for work placement put learning into practice and let you show potential employers what you are capable of.
TOP REASONS TO CHOOSE THIS COURSE
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Build a portfolio of project work.
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Showcase your work to potential employers at the final year degree show.
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Work with programming languages including Python, JavaScript, Java, C++, and operating systems including Linux, iOS, Windows, and Android.
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Specialist facilities such as CISCO certified communications and cybersecurity lab, usability lab, and Simulation Suite.
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Learn with innovative researchers and experts from industry.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computer Science with Cyber Security at University of Brighton.
Check the
2 course options available.
Qualification
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Department
School of Architecture, Technology and Engineering
Location
Brighton | Brighton
Duration
4 Years
Study mode
Sandwich
Subjects
• Computer science
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
Year 1 Core modules Introduction to Programming Introduction to Cyber Security Computing Technologies Introduction to Artificial Intelligence Introduction to Web Development Working in the Computing Industry
Year 2 Core modules Network Security Object-oriented Development and Testing Secure Systems Analysis and Design Security and Dependability Integrated Group Project
Options* Database Management Systems Embedded Systems Mobile Application Development Intelligent Systems 1
Optional Placement Year
Final year Core modules The Computing Project Information Security Management Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law
Options* Usability Evaluation Object-Oriented Design and Architecture Marketing for Software Products Project Management Advanced Artificial Intelligence Cyber Security and Intellectual Property Law New Horizons in Computing Programming Languages, Concurrency and Client Server Computing Advanced Mobile Application Development
*Option modules are indicative and may change, depending on timetabling and staff availability.
University of Brighton reviews
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2nd year student
They have a big presence at the uni and i regularly use their facilities, which are a more affordable option.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Brighton has a great uni life and is full of day and night time activities for students. There is a big culture of community and many venues do regular student deals. The only downside is most of these activities cost money, so they are not that accessible to students who struggle for money.
1 year ago
2nd year student
The costs of accommodation are quite high - the closest and most affordable accommodation is just within price range, but a lot of the other accommodation is very fancy and new, thus it is very expensive. Rent in student homes is also very high in the city, and I have had to use financial support to...
1 year ago
2nd year student
The tutors are always available for academic support and the student support team have been getting more involved recently to alert the students of how they can access welfare services. I have personally used the welfare services to help me afford rent.
1 year ago
2nd year student
We donu2019t have the best or fanciest facilities, again the arts uni seems a bit under funded, but we do have everything that we need on site - an art shop, a cafe, a restaurant, and a library all within accessible distance.
1 year ago
2nd year student
Our timetable and work load is fairly balanced so we are not constantly struggling to keep up. The tutors all provide a range of perspectives and very helpful feedback and are always available. The course structure doesnu2019t suit me very well - we are more focused on learning as we go instead of b...
1 year ago
National Student Survey (NSS) scores
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from University of Brighton students who took the Computer Science with Cyber Security course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
66%
low
Teaching on my course
66%
low
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
72%
low
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
82%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
41%
low
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
69%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
Learning opportunities
68%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
72%
low
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
69%
low
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
62%
low
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
76%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
Assessment and feedback
63%
low
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
74%
low
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
77%
low
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
44%
low
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
68%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
54%
low
Academic support
78%
low
Academic support
78%
low
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
88%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
67%
low
Organisation and management
54%
low
Organisation and management
54%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
60%
low
How well organised is your course?
48%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
Learning resources
80%
low
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
76%
low
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
73%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
med
Student voice
56%
low
Student voice
56%
low
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
39%
low
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
77%
med
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
52%
low
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
48%
low
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
81%
med
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
72%
low
Student information
See who's studying at University of Brighton. These students are taking Computer Science with Cyber Security or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| Mathematics | C | |||||
| Computer Science | C | |||||
| Physics | D | |||||
| Psychology | C | |||||
| History | C | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
The Computer Science with Cyber Security course includes content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below for information about University of Brighton graduates across each of those subject areas.
Graduate statistics
60%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
90%
In work, study or other activity
65%
Say it fits with future plans
55%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
50%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Elementary occupations
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics
70%
In a job where degree was essential or beneficial
85%
In work, study or other activity
70%
Say it fits with future plans
50%
Are utilising studies
Top job areas
60%
Information Technology Professionals
20%
Elementary occupations
10%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
5%
Customer service occupations
Graduate statistics percentages are determined 15 months after a student graduates
Earnings after graduation
Earnings from University of Brighton graduates who took Computer Science with Cyber Security - or another course in the same subject area.
Earnings
£23.4k
First year after graduation
£31.8k
Third year after graduation
£37.2k
Fifth year after graduation
Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Computer Science with Cyber Security.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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