Do you really need a degree in computer science ?

I've been reading a lot about CompSci as well. To be perfectly honest, what I've found is that it isn't necessary for a CompSci related job, you just need a maths A-level (ideally) alongisde some facilitating subjects.
One thing to note is that employers, as you mention, really just care about experience. Some universities can give you a Year in Industry alongside the course. Whether that's actually worth your money though, that's your choice to make. It'd still be interesting to take, if you are indeed interested in the subject, but for job prospects it isn't exactly an idea degree to study (graduates have surprisingly high unemployment rates compared to other degrees). If you can get that Year in Industry, it might be worth your time, your call. Hope this helps.

I've been reading a lot about CompSci as well. To be perfectly honest, what I've found is that it isn't necessary for a CompSci related job, you just need a maths A-level (ideally) alongisde some facilitating subjects.
One thing to note is that employers, as you mention, really just care about experience. Some universities can give you a Year in Industry alongside the course. Whether that's actually worth your money though, that's your choice to make. It'd still be interesting to take, if you are indeed interested in the subject, but for job prospects it isn't exactly an idea degree to study (graduates have surprisingly high unemployment rates compared to other degrees). If you can get that Year in Industry, it might be worth your time, your call. Hope this helps.

I think it's more to do with technical ability. If you are familiar with code or a piece of software then it goes a long way. Sure a degree in the field Is useful in some roles as it shows you were doing technical projects, but it's not essential.

What is essential is having a passion for technology and willingness to learn new things. Why do I say this? I know people who did unrelated degrees like Geography and History and are now programmers for big companies.

Having technical experience does help though, so teaching yourself some programming languages and working on your own projects is useful. Does it have to be at university? Not really.

Having done a degree in Computer Science, I would still recommend it as you get exposed to a lot of different technologies. You then do additional learning to boost your technical skill set.

Mostly it's experience they want but uni also gives you that experience. So for start off jobs some ask for a degree. It's not necessary if you have and can show previous experience tho, like freelance jobs.

You could look into apprenticeships, they would be good to start off

I think it's more to do with technical ability. If you are familiar with code or a piece of software then it goes a long way. Sure a degree in the field Is useful in some roles as it shows you were doing technical projects, but it's not essential.

What is essential is having a passion for technology and willingness to learn new things. Why do I say this? I know people who did unrelated degrees like Geography and History and are now programmers for big companies.

Having technical experience does help though, so teaching yourself some programming languages and working on your own projects is useful. Does it have to be at university? Not really.

Having done a degree in Computer Science, I would still recommend it as you get exposed to a lot of different technologies. You then do additional learning to boost your technical skill set.

Do you really need a degree in computer science in order to get a job in the cyber security field. I stumbled upon a few articles that state it's not necessary. Apparently all you need is experience and the basics or previous jobs that were around the computer field.