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BSc Cyber Security and Digital Forensics

Whitefield Academy Trust
Full-time3 YearsPlacement YearSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /68
Graduate Salary
£30,000
Satisfaction
85%
Degree Completion
65%
Professional Jobs
65%
Meaningful Work
65%
The Course
Student Life
After Uni
The Faculty

AI & Your Career

Based on real AI use at work (Anthropic research, 2026)

50%
High AI impact

Average across where this course's graduates actually work

AI is already doing some of the work in these jobs. People who learn to use AI tools will have a real edge, though the more routine roles may thin out over time.

AI impact by graduate destination

Information Technology72%
Business and public service associate48%
Managers, directors and senior officials30%
Elementary5%
Process, plant and machine operatives3%

🧭 Career Trajectories

This degree creates strong direct pathways into the jobs market. Explore the full career profiles and AI projections on our sister hub, WhatCareer.

Expected Starting Salary

above national median

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2030
First job
~2031
£30,000
typical starting salary
£25,000
£39,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £19,000-£70,000 (634 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
Process, plant and machine operatives
10%
03
Managers, directors and senior officials
★ Professional
10%
04
Elementary occupations
10%
05
Business and public service associate professionals
★ Professional
10%

Explore Career Pathways

Detailed guides and day-in-the-life profiles for careers related to this degree.

Outcomes

65%
Continuation
65%
Professional Work
65%
Meaningful Role
55%
Career On Track

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