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University degree

Computer Science with Cyber Security

The University of Leicester
Qualification
Degree
Length
4 yrs
UK fees / yr
£9,535
Study
Full-time
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About this course

Advance your computing skills with specialist knowledge in cybersecurity attacks and defence systems, ethical hacking and data-driven AI systems – from foundational methods to secure software development. The browser you are using is no longer supported and for that reason you will not get the best experience when using our website. Advance your computing skills with specialist knowledge in cybersecurity attacks and defence systems, ethical hacking and data-driven AI systems – from foundational methods to secure software development.

Cybersecurity is an area of computing that specialises in protecting data, networks and systems from digital attacks. Today’s increasing reliance on technology in an interconnected world calls us to a greater protection of data and information systems. Many businesses, organisations and government agencies view the protection of online services as vital for their economic, educational and social growth.

This feeds into a greater emphasis on the role of cybersecurity in society.

Could you get in?
The grades students arrived with
64-79 pts1%
80-95 pts11%
96-111 pts16%
112-127 pts26%
128-143 pts23%
144-159 pts8%
160-175 pts6%
176-191 pts3%
192-207 pts1%
208-223 pts1%
How they qualified
Could I get in? Try your grades
120 UCAS pts
Pay & prospects
What graduates earn over time
£36,000
3 years on
£46,000
5 years on
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Where this degree can lead
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