Computer Science (Cyber Security) BSc (Hons)
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).
What You'll Study
Year 1, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- Logic and Proof
- Introduction to Interaction Design
- Praxis
- Software Development 1
- Discrete Mathematics
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Software Development 2
- Web Design and Databases
Year 2, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- User-Centred Experimental Design
- Programming Languages
- Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
- Web Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Database Management Systems
- Hardware-Software Interface
- Introduction to Software Engineering
Year 3, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
- Data Communications and Networking
- Foundations 1
- Software Engineering
- Foundations 2
- Language Processors
- Operating Systems & Concurrency
- Professional Development
Year 4, September Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- Computer Network Security
- Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
- Advanced Network Security
- Design & Implementation
- Project Testing and Presentation
- Digital Forensics
Optional courses
- 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
Year 1, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- Discrete Mathematics
- Software Development 1
- Introduction to Computer Systems
- Web Design and Databases
- Logic and Proof
- Software Development 2
- Introduction to Interaction Design
- Praxis
Year 2, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- User-Centred Experimental Design
- Programming Languages
- Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms
- Web Programming
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Introduction to Software Engineering
- Database Management Systems
- Hardware-Software Interface
Year 3, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
- Software Engineering
- Data Communications and Networking
- Foundations 1
- Foundations 2
- Professional Development
- Language Processors
- Operating Systems & Concurrency
Year 4, January Intake - Dubai
Detailed Course Guide
- Computer Network Security
- Research Methods & Requirements Engineering
- Advanced Network Security
- Design & Implementation
- Project Testing and Presentation
- Digital Forensics
Optional courses
- 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
Entry Requirements
Accreditation & Professional Recognition
CITP Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional. CEng Accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Euro-Inf This programme is Euro-Inf accredited. The accreditation is proof that our programme is of high quality and meets high international academic and professional standards. The Euro-Inf accreditation is recognised by employers and has Europe-wide international recognition. The Dubai Campus is accredited by the Knowledge and Human Development Authority (KHDA) and fully licensed to teach its degrees in Dubai. All graduates receive a British degree that is accredited by Royal Charter in the UK.
Programme Details
Award
BSc (Hons)
Start Date
September, January
Duration
4 years
Qualification
BSc (Hons)
Subject Area
Computer Science
Study Pattern
Full time
Delivery Format
In person