Learn the importance of network security and in future you could be protecting organizations from cyberattacks.
BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity and Forensics has been awarded full undergraduate certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – the first undergraduate course in the UK to achieve full accreditation.
Combining three of the most sought-after streams of computing, this course capitalises on the rising awareness of the importance of network security and is a valuable foundation to a successful and well-paid career.
Two years of general co...
Learn the importance of network security and in future you could be protecting organizations from cyberattacks.<br/><br/>BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity and Forensics has been awarded full undergraduate certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – the first undergraduate course in the UK to achieve full accreditation.<br/><br/>Combining three of the most sought-after streams of computing, this course capitalises on the rising awareness of the importance of network security and is a valuable foundation to a successful and well-paid career.<br/><br/>Two years of general computing studies will lead you to the specialty areas of security and forensics, software development and computer networks. After four years, you’ll have the expertise needed to create and analyse effective and secure computer systems.<br/><br/>In the computing career market, the demand for security engineers is increasing. As a graduate, you’ll have the wide range of skills plus the specialised expertise in data security needed to move into a variety of roles.<br/><br/>Please visit our website for full course and module details.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
08/09/2025
Campus
Merchiston Campus
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
GG57
Institution Code
E59
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
UCAS TariffNot Accepted Scottish HigherA,B,B,B National 5 C in Maths If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below. Access to HE DiplomaD:15,M:30 Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 Credits at Merit & 15 Distinction. Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme29 Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5. SL Maths grade 4 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DDM Minimum grades DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE Maths at Grade C/4 Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades H2, H2, H2, H3 at Higher Level. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)D*D* Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction* Distinction*) or DD (Distinction, Distinction) and A Level grade C. GCSE grade C/4 in Maths. Scottish HNCPass HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computer Networking & Internet Technology, Computing. Unrelated HNCs may be considered and in addition have National 5 C Maths A levelB,B,C GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths T LevelM T Level must be in: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Information & Communication Technology, Software Systems Development, Digital Technology, Psychology, Maths, Physics or any qualification with Science in the title OR additional A-Level in one of these subjects at grade B. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths is also required. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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Scotland | £1,820 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Channel Islands, Republic of Ireland | £9,250 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |
EU, International | £17,520 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |