Computer Science with Cybersecurity
Abertay University
UCAS Code: GI00 | Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include one of Computer Science, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Maths: Analysis & Approaches, Physics at H4 or S5. Entry into Year 2 with 34 Points to include Computer Science and one from Maths: Analysis & Approach, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science plus one other Higher.
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.
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
Scottish Advanced Higher
Entry into Year 2 to include 3 Higher subects at grade 4 to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science.
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 with HND Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: OOP or J27J Computer Programming and HH3L Programming: Applied Math.
Scottish Higher
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics or NPA in Cybersecurity - Graphic Communication is NOT a technical subject.
T Level
In a technical subject
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About this course
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 really needs right now.
Working across desktop, mobile and embedded platforms, you’ll learn how to design and implement secure software systems that are resilient to cyberattack. Right from the start, you develop an in-depth understanding of programming and building secure systems through hands-on, practical experience. You’ll specialise in the design, implementation and analysis of secure software systems, covering both offensive and defensive techniques.
Develop measures to stop cyberattacks
You’ll be prepared for the rapidly evolving cybersecurity work environment through our teaching expertise in ethical hacking, computing, secure software engineering and human-centred security. Using your grasp of programming and computer architecture, you’ll develop and implement systems with fewer vulnerabilities to help stop cyberattacks using offensive and defensive techniques.
By the time you graduate you’ll have a range of specialist analytical, operational and developer skills designed to make you hugely employable. This means you can easily transition into exciting new roles as the cybersecurity industry develops and grows, and work in jobs such as software engineers or specialist security reviewers.
This course ranked top 5 in the UK for Course Satisfaction (Computer Science and Information Systems) in the 2022 Guardian University Guide.
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 methods
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.
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