Northumbria University London · Northumbria University
Explore threats, secure systems and the decisions organisations make to protect information. Develop technical and analytical skills for security-focused computing careers.
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IT security co-ordinators protect their clients' computer systems and data from illegal access, theft and misuse.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Cyber intelligence officers identify, analyse and prevent online threats to computer systems and digital networks.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Network engineers design, set up and maintain physical and virtual IT communication systems for organisations.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21System analysts review companies' software, hardware and IT processes and develop plans to improve or replace them.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Software developers create and test programs that allow people to complete tasks, run services and use digital devices.
Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21IT project managers plan and organise the work of a project team to deliver digital products and services on time and on budget.
How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21IT support technicians give technical help to computer users by identifying and fixing hardware, software and network problems.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Maintains secure, reliable and accessible organisational databases.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Guide organisations on lawful handling and protection of personal data.
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assess information and risks to support investigations and decisions.
How to get there: Develop specialist research, quantitative, legal or regulatory knowledge for this role and relevant work evidence; professional training or employer vetting may be required.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Business analysts investigate situations and problems to find improvements for businesses.
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
How to get there: Develop practical evidence for this occupation through relevant projects, placements or work; employer selection and role-specific skills requirements still apply.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assess systems and processes against security requirements.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Test authorised systems for exploitable security weaknesses.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Reconstruct events from digital systems and preserve evidence.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Contain cyber incidents and coordinate recovery.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Assess cyber risks and monitor security governance.
How to get there: Demonstrate the role’s coding, quantitative or systems skills through practical projects; fill any specialist technical gaps and satisfy employer assessment and security checks where relevant.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Management consultants advise organisations on how to solve problems and be more efficient.
Median for SOC 2431: management consultants and business analysts. It is not exclusive to business analysts; IT business analysis has a different classification. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Build relevant operational and sector experience, then responsibility for projects, budgets or teams; this management role is not an automatic first job after graduation.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Higher education (HE) lecturers research and teach academic and vocational subjects at universities and higher education colleges.
How to get there: Usually requires postgraduate specialisation, often a doctorate, plus research and teaching evidence in the relevant subject; competitive academic recruitment applies.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
£10,000
Normally a 2:2 honours degree or equivalent; applicants without a relevant degree may be considered on professional experience; English language requirement applies.
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Fully online distance learning; part-time, tutor-supported.
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Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
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