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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: GI00

Computer Science with Cybersecurity

Abertay University
Dundee, Scotland
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4Duration
£16,950Per Year (Intl)
£30,000Avg. Salary
100%Satisfaction

Course Overview

The BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Cybersecurity at Abertay University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Dundee, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Become a highly skilled cybersecurity expert who can find and fix security vulnerabilities on this hands-on degree. Right from the very start, you’ll be analysing, designing and implementing secure software systems. Using your grasp of programming and computer architecture, you'll create secure systems with fewer vulnerabilities, covering both offensive and defensive techniques. This course delivers lots of practical experience, working across desktop, mobile and embedded platforms. International tuition fees are £16,950 per year, home/UK fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 100% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £30,500 within three years, and 100% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Programming Fundamentals
Computer Architecture and Organisation
Data Structures and Algorithms
Secure Software Engineering
Network Security and Protocols
Cryptography and Encryption
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Software Vulnerability Assessment
UCAS Code:GI00
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

🇬🇧 UK Qualifications

A-Level
CCC (To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Digital Technology, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography or Physics. Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science.)
IB Diploma
25 points (With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4)
UCAS Tariff
96 points

🌍 Requirements by Country

Country-specific entry requirements are not yet available. Please check the university website for your country's requirements.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

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InternationalUK/Home

International Student Fee

£16,950

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£67,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and Funding The tuition fees you'll pay and the funding available to you depends on factors such as your nationality, location, personal circumstances and the course you're studying. If you’re studying a full-time undergraduate degree, your fee status will be classed as one of the following: Scotland England, Wales, Northern Ireland, and the Republic of Ireland International Fee Status Your fee status is typically based on the country where you've lived on a regular, non-temporary basis for

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 This Course at Abertay University

Time After GraduationLower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
15 months£27,000£30,000£36,500
3 years£23,500£30,500£41,000
5 years£27,500£41,000£57,000

UK Average for Subject

Time After GraduationLower QuartileMedianUpper Quartile
3 years£27,000£32,000£40,000
5 years£27,000£32,000£40,000

Benchmark values use UK subject-average graduate salary data where available.

Course vs UK Subject Benchmark

3 yearsclose to averageCourse £30,500 / UK £32,000
5 years28% above averageCourse £41,000 / UK £32,000

Provider salary trend: up £10,500 from year 3 to year 5

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Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

95%Working
5%Studying
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey (NSS) results

Teaching on my course
100%
Learning opportunities
96%
Assessment and feedback
95%
Academic support
95%
Organisation and management
100%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
97%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
60%

Gray line indicates UK average. ▲ = above average. Source: NSS 2025 via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Student satisfaction (NSS) and continuation data are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

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