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Heriot-Watt University Dubai/Programmes/Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons)

Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons)

BSc (Hons)UndergraduateComputer Science

About This Programme

4-year BSc (Hons) Computer Science with a Cyber Security specialisation. Shares Years 1-3 core with general CS BSc. Year 4 mandatory cyber-security focus: Computer Network Security (Sep), Research Methods & Requirements Engineering, Advanced Network Security (Jan), Design & Implementation, Project Testing and Presentation, Digital Forensics. Year 4 optional (choose 3): Biologically Inspired Computation, Data Mining and Machine Learning, Computer Graphics, Information Systems Methodologies, Intelligent Robotics, Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering, Statistical Modelling and Analysis, Industrial Programming. Emphasises secure programming techniques, real-world network defence, access control, encryption, and intrusion detection. Distinct from the MSc Applied Cyber Security: this BSc combines a full 3-year CS foundation with a Year 4 cyber-security specialism; the MSc is a 1-year intensive postgraduate qualification. Year 1 entry: A-Level CCC (Math mandatory); IB 24 (3 HL inc. Math); CBSE 65%; American HS 70% + SAT I 1000; Tawjihiyya 80% (Elite 75%); FBISE 70%; BTEC L3 MMM; Scottish Highers BBBB; Lebanese Bac 80% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0; French Bac 12/20 + IELTS 6.0; Russian/Kazakhstan Attestat grade 5 + IELTS 6.0. Year 2 advanced entry: A-Level BBC (Math + CS); IB 27; CBSE 85%; HND PPP; BTEC L3 DDD; FBISE 85%; Scottish Advance Higher BB + BBBB. IELTS 6.0 (no band below 5.5). September and January intakes. Tuition AED 82,264/year (incl. VAT) — total AED 329,056. Accreditations (programme family): BCS (CITP, CEng routes), Euro-Inf, UAE MoHESR, UK QAA. Ranked 6th in Scotland for Computer Science. 90%+ graduate employment within six months. Programme Leader: Mahmoud Mousa (Assistant Professor).

Programme Details

Duration

4 years

Qualification

BSc (Hons)

Subject Area

Computer Science

Study Pattern

Full time

Delivery Format

In person

Tuition Fee

AED 82,264/yr

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