BSc (Hons) Computer Security Bachelor's degree at Cardiff Metropolitan University
BSc (Hons) Computer Security at CMU. You'll work through core concepts in computer security, develop practical skills in applied contexts, and undertake independent project work.
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BSc (Hons) Computer Security is a Bachelor's degree (BSc (Hons)) at CMU, based in Llandaff Campus. It is studied part-time; duration varies by route.
For the typical curriculum, specialisations, career paths and graduate earnings for General Studies, see the sections below.
Curriculum & modules
Real modules published for this course, grouped only where the source gives a year, stage or level.
Year 1 6 modules
- Architectures & Operating SystemsCompulsory20 credits
- Principles of ProgrammingCompulsory20 credits
- Threats and AttacksCompulsory20 credits
- Information, Risk and LawCompulsory20 credits
- Web Design and DatabasesCompulsory20 credits
- ExploreCompulsory20 credits
Year 2 7 modules
- Physical ComputingCompulsory20 credits
- Secure Systems and ProductsCompulsory20 credits
- Cyber SecurityCompulsory20 credits
- Architecture and OperationsCompulsory20 credits
- Software SecurityCompulsory20 credits
- ExpandCompulsory20 credits
- Networks and SecurityCompulsory20 credits
Year 3 8 modules
- Cyber Security ManagementCompulsory20 credits
- Cyber Security and CryptographyCompulsory20 credits
- Ethical HackingCompulsory20 credits
- Development ProjectCompulsory40 credits
- Industrial Work ExperienceOptional20 credits
- Low-level Tools and Techniques for Cyber SecurityOptional20 credits
- Emerging Technologies in Cyber SecurityOptional20 credits
- ForensicsOptional20 credits
Source: provider course page. Modules can change; required/optional status, credits, descriptions and assessment are shown only when explicitly published.
Course in depth
What this course covers, who it suits and where it leads.
What you'll study
You'll study computer security through an integrated curriculum that moves from foundations to specialist depth. In your first year, you'll establish core concepts and academic skills alongside digital literacy and data handling, building confidence with the tools and evidence your field relies on. In year two, a team-based applied project gives you experience working on real-world briefs, whilst intermediate modules deepen your understanding of the programme's themes; you'll also choose optional modules for breadth. By year three, you'll pursue specialist options in areas that interest you most, undertake professional skills work and placement experience, and complete an independent capstone project that draws together your learning. The course typically progresses from understanding foundations to applying them in structured settings, before you lead your own research and professional development.
Who it's for
You're drawn to understanding how systems are protected and vulnerabilities are identified. You have a logical mind and enjoy problem-solving under pressure. This course suits those who want to work in security roles whilst balancing other commitments, as it's offered part-time. You'll need curiosity about emerging threats and the patience to learn both established principles and evolving industry practices. If you're ready to move into hands-on security work, this degree provides the technical grounding and professional skills employers in this field expect.
Careers & job market
Across General Studies courses nationally, 85% of graduates are in work or further study 15 months after graduating. Of those working, 65% are in highly skilled roles or further study. Starting salaries for graduates nationally range from £24,000 to £30,000; after five years, this rises to £25,075–£35,400. Computer security roles exist across financial services, government, defence, and commercial sectors. The field continues to grow as organisations invest in cyber defence and risk management.
University & format
This BSc (Hons) Computer Security is delivered part-time at Cardiff Metropolitan University, a University located on the Llandaff Campus. The course is taught in English. As a recognised UK degree-awarding body, Cardiff Metropolitan's degrees are nationally recognised. The course length is not specified.
Applicant information
The next application dates for this course, followed by facts the provider publishes.
Part-time application dates vary by provider. UCAS dates
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Opened 2 July 2026; last choice 19 October 2026. Check vacancies now. A cached page never claims a place is still available.
Entry & how to get in
Entry & your chances
An honest read from the official entry data, plus your personal match.
Entry is set by the university and based on your offer. Use your predicted grades to see how you compare, then check the university's stated requirements.
How to apply
Undergraduate applications go through UCAS. Here’s what matters for this course, the right deadline, the grades to aim for, and the steps in order.
- 1Register on UCAS Hub
Create your UCAS application and add this course (code G100). One application covers up to five choices.
- 2Write your personal statement
A single statement covers all your choices, so keep it broad enough for similar courses while showing genuine interest in this subject.
- 3Submit by Apply directly to the provider
Part-time application dates vary by provider. Source: UCAS 2027 dates.
- 4Reply to your offers
When decisions are in, pick a firm (first) choice and an insurance (back-up) choice with slightly lower grades.
- 5Results day & confirmation
On results day (mid-August) your place is confirmed if you meet the offer. Just missed? Talk to the university, or find a place through Clearing.
Fees & funding
What this course costs and how UK student finance covers it.
Tuition per year
Set under Wales's student-finance system; the provider's page is authoritative.
Check fees at CMU →If you normally live in Wales
2026/27 total maintenance support from Student Finance Wales. How much of it is grant and how much is loan depends on household income; the total does not. If you normally live elsewhere, use your home funding body.
Check your entitlement with Student Finance Wales →Paying for it
- Tuition Fee Loan: paid directly to the university by Student Finance Wales.
- Maintenance support: a mix of grant and loan from Student Finance Wales, weighted to household income.
- Repayment: only above the income threshold, and written off at the end of the plan term.
- Earn alongside: most students work part-time in term, part-time roles on the StudySmarter job board.
Wales runs its own system through Student Finance Wales; check studentfinancewales.co.uk for current rates.
Scholarships & bursaries you could qualify for
That does not mean no funding exists. Check the university directory for current amounts, eligibility and application dates.
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Careers & earnings
What General Studies graduates actually earn, from real outcome data, 15 months, 3 years and 5 years after graduating.
- 1Graduate roleFirst role after the degree · 0–2 yrs
- 2Specialist / PractitionerWorking in general studies · 2–5 yrs
- 3Senior / LeadLeading work and people · 5–10 yrs
- 4Head of / ExpertSenior leadership or deep expertise · 10+ yrs
How pay grows: this course vs General Studies nationally
National figures for General Studies graduates, HESA Graduate Outcomes (15 months) and the Longitudinal Education Outcomes (LEO) dataset (3 & 5 years). These are national, not university-specific; actual pay varies by employer, region, role and experience. Different cohorts, so the bars are not one group over time.
Work out your pay
Headline figures hide a lot. Calculate realistic take-home pay for this field by role, region and experience, then check your CV before you apply.
Job market & outlook
How General Studies graduates fare in the labour market, and how AI is reshaping the work.
How AI is changing the work
AI doesn't replace the profession, it shifts it: routine tasks get automated, while judgement, working with people and using AI well become more valuable.
What AI takes off your plate
- Routine information gathering
- First-draft writing and summaries
- Standard analysis and admin
- Repetitive processing tasks
More human than ever
- Judgement and original thinking
- Working with and leading people
- Owning and sense-checking AI output
- Ethics and accountability
The strongest graduates pair subject depth with the ability to use AI tools critically.
Roles & employers
Where General Studies graduates typically go, indicative destinations from graduate career data. Each role links to live openings on the StudySmarter job board.
Roles graduates go into
Where they work
- Employers across sectors
- Public sector
- Corporates & charities
- Startups
Jobs after this course
Current roles from the StudySmarter job board that suit General Studies graduates.
General PractitionerMatchMedicsGeneral ManagerParkside RecruitmentGeneral ManagerThe Management Recruitment Group (MRG)General ManagerBite TalentGeneral ForemanCONTRACT SCOTLAND LIMITEDGeneral PractitionerFlexzo AiWho studies here and in this subject?
Provider- and UK subject-level context.
Cardiff Metropolitan University
Combined and general studies across the UK
HESA student record 2024/25. Counts are rounded.
Local crime-data context
A neutral snapshot around the published teaching location.
Around Llandaff Campus
922 street-level reports returned within roughly one mile across 2026-04 to 2026-06.
Police.uk street-level API. Approximate locations, not confined to campus. England, Wales and Northern Ireland; not Scotland.
Is General Studies right for you?
Tick what applies to you and see how good a fit it is.
International students
What applying to CMU from outside the UK involves: fees, English, visa, funding and living costs.
Tuition fees
International tuition is set per course by CMU; international fees are typically £12,000–£30,000/year for classroom subjects and higher for lab/clinical ones. You’re not eligible for UK Tuition Fee or Maintenance Loans, so plan for fees plus living costs upfront.
English language
Most UK undergraduate courses ask for around IELTS 6.0–6.5 (no band below 5.5–6.0), or an accepted equivalent. If you’re just short, most universities run a pre-sessional English course that counts towards the requirement.
Student visa
You’ll usually need a Student visa (Student Route). After you accept an offer the university issues a CAS; you then show funds for fees plus about £1,023–£1,334/month living costs and pay the Immigration Health Surcharge for NHS access.
Scholarships & funding
Many universities offer international/global scholarships (often £2,000–£6,000/yr), check CMU’s funding pages.
Living costs
Budget roughly £1,100–£1,400/month outside London and £1,400–£1,800/month in London for rent, food and travel; the figure also matters for your visa.
Working while you study
A Student visa usually allows up to 20 hours/week in term time and full-time in holidays, useful alongside study, though not something to rely on for fees.
Visa rules and fees change. Always confirm the current requirements with CMU and gov.uk before you apply.
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