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Ethical Hacking BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Ethical Hacking BSc (Hons)
Launched in 2006, Abertays Ethical Hacking degree was the first of its kind in the world, and is recognised as one of the UKs leading vocational security programmes. With the demand for qualified ethical hackers and cyber security specialists rising year on year, coupled with high starting salaries, there has never been a better time to study this fascinating field.
Abertay’s BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking is within its renowned School of Design and Informatics and is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.
You will learn a practical and offensive approach,...
Launched in 2006, Abertays Ethical Hacking degree was the first of its kind in the world, and is recognised as one of the UKs leading vocational security programmes. With the demand for qualified ethical hackers and cyber security specialists rising year on year, coupled with high starting salaries, there has never been a better time to study this fascinating field. <br/><br/>Abertay’s BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking is within its renowned School of Design and Informatics and is accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT.<br/><br/>You will learn a practical and offensive approach, by deliberately breaking computer systems and building cybersecurity defences. The course combines computer networking, digital forensics and expert development as well as programming. You will learn how to protect data and information systems. <br/><br/>Abertay’s Ethical Hacking degree gives you a deep understanding of cybercrime so you have the skills to stop hackers. Our links with Industry and recruitment opportunities are outstanding. <br/><br/>Abertay is widely recognised as having been instrumental in building the city of Dundee’s place as a global hub for computing and gaming. Our rankings include:<br/>• UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/ Sunday Times Good University Guide)<br/>• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)<br/>• UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2020)
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
09/09/2024
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
31 January
Application deadline
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Course Code
GG45
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A levelC,C,C To include one of the following:- Computer Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Digital Technology, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics Any Vocational Level 3 qualification in a technical subject accepted in lieu of Technical A Level Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science Scottish HigherB,B,B,B To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics or NPA in Cybersecurity - Graphic Communication is NOT a Technical subject International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme28 To include one of:- Computer Science, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Maths: Analysis & Approaches, Physics at H4 or S5 Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include Computer Science and one from Maths:Analysis & Approach, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science plus one other Higher Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)MMM Applied Sciences Creative Media Production Electrical/Electronic Engineering Engineering IT Entry into Year 2 with D*DD - IT Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3,H3,H3,H3 To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics Scottish Advanced HigherA,B,B Entry into Year 2 to include 3 Higher subects at grade 4 to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science Scottish HNCPass Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B to include H1F7 Professionalism and Ethics in Computing Computing - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Next Gen Computing - Graded Unit M to include Software Development and Network Infrastructure or Computer Science Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Scottish HNDPass Entry into Year 3 with HND Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include H171 Sof Dev: OOP. Or J27J Computer Programming and HH3L Programming: Applied Math Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B to include H1F7 Professionalism & Ethics in Computing Computer Science - Graded Unit B to include H17X Soft Dev: Programme Foundations or H171 Software Development OOP Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit B Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Networking & Internet Technology - Graded Unit B Information Technology - Graded Unit B Interactive Media - Graded Unit B T LevelM Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services |
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £15,000 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
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