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Computer Science with Cyber Security

MEng · University of Southampton · 4 years

Computer Science with Cyber Security

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University of Southampton

AI IMPACT
MEDIAN PAY, 15 MO£36,000
SATISFACTION86%
CONTINUATION90%
PROFESSIONAL JOBS93%
DESTINATION-WEIGHTEDAI is already used for about 67% of the work its graduates go into (Very High).

About this course

Computer science with cyber security combines the fundamental principles of computing with specialist knowledge of how to protect digital systems, data, and networks from attack. Cyber security has become one of the most pressing concerns in modern society, affecting governments, businesses, critical infrastructure, and individuals, and the demand for skilled professionals who can defend against increasingly sophisticated threats significantly outstrips supply. This four-year full-time programme at the University of Southampton gives you the digital skills and industry experience to protect companies and governments from the rapidly increasing threat of cybercrime, at a time when your skills will be in high demand because of a global shortage of qualified professionals. You will build strong foundations in programming, algorithms, systems, networks, and software engineering, then develo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 81% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

  • 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 77% of graduatescards →
  • 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
  • 52 / 100Finance Professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Natural and social science professionals · 1% of graduatescards →
  • 40 / 100Science, engineering and technology associate professionals · 1% of graduatescards →

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MORE ON THIS COURSEClassic profile (reviews, comparisons, open days, campus video) · this course as data. Measured August 2026; pay, satisfaction and continuation figures are the course's own published data (HESA GO / LEO / NSS).