University course · real outcomes from HESA / Discover Uni · part of Careermash
University degree
Computer Networks and Security
Spirit Ssr Limited
Qualification
Degree
Length
3 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
full-time
Worth knowing: about 40% of students don't make it past first year here - ask the uni what support they offer.
Robin · your guide
Here's the honest picture on this course - what you'd study, whether you'd likely get in, what it pays, and where it leads. Everything's real data.
About this course
Thanks to new ideas, applications, security threats and constantly evolving technology, computer networks and security is a fascinating area to work in. On this practice-based course you’ll get to explore the latest developments in wired and wireless computer networking and security, underpinned by relevant theory.
Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
48-63 pts4%
64-79 pts9%
80-95 pts9%
96-111 pts15%
112-127 pts12%
128-143 pts1%
144-159 pts6%
160-175 pts3%
How they qualified
86% got in with A-levels. The rest came in a mix of ways:
A-levels86%
other higher education8%
Other3%
an Access course2%
another degree1%
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts Pay & prospects
85%
In work or further study after
60%
Continue past first year
71%
Student satisfaction
What graduates earn over time
£25,000
After 15 months
£24,500
3 years on
£28,000
5 years on
What graduates actually go on to do % of leavers
Information Technology ProfessionalsHighly skilled40%
Process, plant and machine operatives5%
Elementary occupations5%
Science, engineering and technology associate professionalsHighly skilled10%
Customer service occupations5%
Welfare and housing associate professionalsHighly skilled5%
Managers, directors and senior officialsHighly skilled5%
Administrative occupations5%
What students say National Student Survey
71%
of students are satisfied with the course overall
Teaching71%
Assessment & feedback69%
Academic support72%
Well organised63%
Learning resources76%
Student community76%
In students' own words
★★★★★
Exceeded expectations
This is the perfect place to study this subject. The best part: coursework pushes you to actually build real systems, not just write essays. If I'm honest, a few modules feel under-resourced compared to the flagship ones. On the city — good…
Third year · Full-time
★★★★☆
A great decision
I was sceptical before starting — now I'd recommend it to anyone. The best part: the course strikes a good balance between theory and practical application. If I'm honest, would like to see more industry guest speakers in later years. On th…
Class of 2022 · Full-time
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Where this degree can lead
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