Course summary
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.
Modules
Year 1 core modules:- Computer Hardware Architecture and Operating Systems; Computer Networking 1; Programming with C++; Software Design; Introduction to Security; ABE101 Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay.
Assessment method
You’ll learn through a blend of lectures, tutorials, practical work and reading. The majority of modules make use of online learning resources. Real-world case studies of major attacks and data breaches are used provide the opportunity for critical analysis and evaluation in class. During practical exercises, you’ll be expected to evaluate your own work to make sure that products are functional and fit for purpose. Knowledge and skill are assessed through project work, reports, portfolios and practical assessments. Approximately 20% of the degree is assessed by examination.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- GI00
- Institution code:
- A30
- Campus name:
- Abertay Campus
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
Year 2 - Higher National Certificate or equivalent Year 3 - Higher National Diploma or equivalent Please see website for accepted courses
Entry requirements
Standard Qualification Requirements
A level - CCC
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMM
Scottish Higher - BBBB
Scottish Advanced Higher - ABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 28 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H3, H3, H3, H3
Scottish HNC - Pass
Scottish HND - Pass
T Level - M
Maths at National 5/GCSE at grade C/4 or equivalent required - National 5 Lifeskill Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/computer-science-with-cybersecurity/
Minimum Qualification Requirements
A level - CCD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Scottish Higher - ABB
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 27 points
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017) - H2, H3, H3
We may make you an offer at the minimum entry grades if you meet the criteria.
Please click the following link to find out more about minimum qualification requirements for this course
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/course-search/undergraduate/computer-science-with-cybersecurity/
English language requirements
We look for applicants to have achieved an overall IELTS score of 6.0 with no individual test lower than 5.5. Some degrees have higher requirements - refer to the 'entry routes' tab of each degree for more detail.
List of English Language Requirements
https://www.abertay.ac.uk/studying/informationforinternationalstudents/english-requirements/
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
EU | £15000 | Year 1 |
England | £9535 | Year 1 |
Northern Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Wales | £9535 | Year 1 |
Republic of Ireland | £9535 | Year 1 |
Scotland | £1820 | Year 1 |
International | £15000 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
Provider information
Abertay University
Bell Street
Dundee
DD1 1HG