BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity & Forensics
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, United Kingdom
Course overview
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 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. 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.
Key highlights
- Full undergraduate certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC)
- First UK undergraduate course to achieve full NCSC accreditation
- Combines security and forensics, software development and computer networks
- Two years of general computing before specialising
- Graduates can create and analyse effective, secure computer systems
- Develops specialised expertise in data security
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: ABBB — Minimum Year 1 Scottish Higher Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB.
- Scottish Highers: BBCC — minimum (widening access) offer
Scholarships
Albert Morris Scholarships
Undergraduates - £8,000; Master’ - £12,000
Careers this course leads to
- Security engineer
- Cybersecurity analyst
- Digital forensics investigator
- Penetration tester
- Network security engineer
- Software developer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £9,790 | International: £21,120
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Edinburgh Napier University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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