Computer Science (Cyber Security)
Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)Heriot-Watt University
Course details
Course description
The world relies on technology more than ever before. As a result, today the prevention of cyberattacks, data breaches and identity theft are a priority for individuals, businesses and governments alike.
In order to target this growing requirement within industry, Heriot-Watt has designed a brand new programme for 2020, BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security). This Undergraduate programme will provide students with a sound foundation and applied skills in Computer Science with an emphasis in Cyber Security, in addition to other professional skills, enabling them to succeed in meeting the cyber security challenges facing modern organisations today.
In this programme you will learn about the foundations of networks and computer systems, thereby allowing you to understand how communications can be probed and altered, and systems can be forensically analysed. You’ll also learn about techniques for secure programming and how real-world networks and systems are protected with fundamental techniques such as access control, encryption, and intrusion detection.
In each of the first 3 years of the programme students take 8 mandatory courses and in Year 4 they take 5 mandatory courses and 3 optional courses from the 4th year optional course list.
Subjects
- Computer science
- Computer networks
- Artificial intelligence
- Software
- Mathematics
- Web design
- Database design
- Computer programming
Entry requirements
Scottish HNC minimum entry requirements: Pass
HNC with B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) for entry to Year 1. For entry to Year 2: HNC in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6) with A in graded unit.
Scottish HND minimum entry requirements: Pass
For entry to Year 1: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics at SCQF Level 6) with BB in graded units. For entry to Year 2: HND in relevant subject (including sufficient Mathematics and Computing at SCQF Level 6 and Computing) with AB in graded units.
Scottish Higher minimum entry requirements: A,B,B,B
including **Mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher minimum entry requirements: B,B,B
including Mathematics and Computing plus excellent Highers for entry to Year 2.
Check if you can join this course with your HNC or HND
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Course details
Full time
9th Sep 2024 to 9th Sep 2028
Cost: £1,820.00 (ex. VAT)
Venue details
Edinburgh Campus
Riccarton
Edinburgh
EH14 4AS