Computer Science with Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Computer Science with Cybersecurity Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Become a highly skilled cybersecurity expert who can find and fix security vulnerabilities on this hands-on degree. Right from the very start, you’ll be analysing, designing and implementing secure software systems.
Using your grasp of programming and computer architecture, you'll create secure systems with fewer vulnerabilities, covering both offensive and defensive techniques. This course delivers lots of practical experience, working across desktop, mobile and embedded platforms.
Develop measures to stop cyberattacks
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Become a highly skilled cybersecurity expert who can find and fix security vulnerabilities on this hands-on degree. Right from the very start, you’ll be analysing, designing and implementing secure software systems.
Using your grasp of programming and computer architecture, you'll create secure systems with fewer vulnerabilities, covering both offensive and defensive techniques. This course delivers lots of practical experience, working across desktop, mobile and embedded platforms.
Develop measures to stop cyberattacks
The UK's national cybersecurity strategy identifies software vulnerabilities as a key threat and makes building security into software from the start a national priority. But most software developers aren't cybersecurity experts – and that's what the industry needs right now.
Your specialist developer expertise will make you hugely employable. You'll be prepared for the rapidly evolving cybersecurity work environment, using your expertise in ethical hacking, computing, secure software engineering and human-centred security.
Cybersecurity experts are highly sought after
The worldwide shortage of cybersecurity specialists means that our graduates usually find jobs easily, with many headhunted before they even graduate.
This course ranked UK top 5 for Course Satisfaction (Computer Science and Information Systems) in the 2022 Guardian University Guide. And the 2024 Complete University Guide named us the top Scottish modern university for Computer Science.
Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education
Abertay University was one of the first eight UK universities to be awarded Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education, and the first in Scotland to gain Gold. This is recognition by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of GCHQ.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A69-G69
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Digital Technology, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography or Physics. Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science.
T Level
Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services
Scottish HNC
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B to include module H1F7 Professionalism and Ethics in Computing OR Computing - Graded Unit B to include module H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations OR Computing (Next Gen) - M pass to include Software Development and Network Infrastructure or Computer Science OR Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include J0HD Scripting for Security OR Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations.
Scottish HND
Entry into Year 3: HND Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: OOP or J27J Computer Programming and HH3L Programming: Applied Math. Entry into Year 2: HND Computing: Software Development - Graded unit B HND Computing: Technical Support - Graded unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programming Foundations HND Digital Design & Development - Graded unit B to to include H17X Software Development: Programming Foundations Next Gen Software Development - Merit NextGen HND Next Gen Software Development with Data Analytics - Merit
Scottish Higher
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Application of Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics at Grade C or NPA in Cybersecurity. Graphic Communication is not a accepted as an essential subject.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry into Year 2 to include 3 Higher subjects to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
With 3 subjects at a minimum at S5 or H4
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Creative Media Production, Electrical/Electronic Engineering, Engineering or IT. Entry into Year 2 with D*DD - IT
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include one of the following:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography or Physics.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, England | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| International, EU | £17,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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