Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)

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About This Programme

Focuses on securing networks, systems, and data against modern threats, with hands-on security labs. Three years (Advanced Entry) or four with an Integrated Freshman Year.

Course Highlights

Specialises in system, network and application security.
Ethical hacking and AI for cybersecurity.
ACS-accredited (Australian Computer Society).
Major-project capstone; degree awarded by the University of Wollongong, Australia.

What You'll Study

Delivered on the Dubai Knowledge Park campus (6 credit points per subject), extending the Computer Science core with a cyber-security specialisation.

Core Subjects

CSIT110Programming Fundamentals with Python6 credits
CSIT114System Analysis6 credits
CSIT115Data Management & Security6 credits
CSIT121Object Oriented Design and Programming6 credits
CSIT123Computing and Cyber Security Fundamentals6 credits
CSIT127Networks and Communications6 credits
CSIT128Introduction to Web Technology6 credits

Core Subjects

CSCI203Algorithms and Data Structures6 credits
CSIT214IT Project Management6 credits
CSIT226Human Computer Interaction6 credits
CSIT235Database Systems6 credits
CSCI251 / CSCI213Advanced Programming / Java Programming6 credits
MATH225Mathemathics for Computing6 credits

Major Subjects

CSCI262System Security6 credits
CSIT375Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity6 credits

Core Subject

CSIT314Software Development Methodologies6 credits

Major Subjects

CSCI368Network Security6 credits
CSCI369Ethical Hacking6 credits
CSIT302Cybersecurity6 credits

Capstone

CSIT321Project12 credits

General Elective Subjects

INE 301Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship*6 credits

Choose One Emirati Studies*

URBS103Urban Sociology6 credits
PUBH115Public Health6 credits
IRAE135UAE and International Relations6 credits
GEOG222Society and Environment – Resources, Challenges, Futures6 credits
ARTS317Muslim Societies Across the Ages: Tradition, Secularism & Modernity6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: Advanced Entry (3 years) or Direct Entry (4 years), by school system. UAE/Arab Al-Thanawiyya Al-Aama 70% (direct entry only); American High School Diploma grade C (70% or 2.5/4.0), plus SAT 1100 for advanced entry; India CBSE 10.5 advanced / 7 direct; India ICSE 77% / 55%; Chinese Senior High School 80% / 60%; Pakistan HSSC 88% / 65%; South Korea CSAT 77.5% / 70%.

A Level: British GCE: five IGCSE/GCSE subjects at grade D plus three A Levels at CCD for advanced entry, or two AS / one A Level at grade D for direct entry, in both cases with Year 13 completed.

IB Diploma: International Baccalaureate Diploma: 25 points for advanced entry, 21 points for direct entry.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0 overall with 6.0 in each band for advanced entry, or 5.0 overall for direct entry. TOEFL iBT 79 (18 Reading/Writing, 17 Listening/Speaking) or 40 overall. PTE Academic 54 with 54 in each communicative skill, or 42 overall.

UOWD publishes a 21-row matrix covering a further nine school systems (Bangladesh, Brazil, Colombia, Iran, Japan, Kenya, Mexico, Nepal, Nigeria, CIS). See the programme page for the full table.

Careers

Graduates become information security analysts, security engineers/architects, CISOs, penetration testers/ethical hackers, forensics experts and security consultants.

Accreditation & Professional Recognition

Accredited by the UAE Ministry of Education (CAA) and KHDA-licensed; conferred by the University of Wollongong (Australia). ACS-accredited.

Professional exemptions

ACS (Australian Computer Society) accreditation

Programme Details

Award

Bachelor of Computer Science (Cyber Security)

Start Date

September 2026 (also January & April intakes)

Typical Offer

High-school completion; IELTS 6.0 (3-yr) / 5.0 (4-yr)

Duration

3 years (Advanced Entry) or 4 years (Integrated Freshman Year)

Qualification

Bachelors

Subject Area

Computer Science

Campus

Dubai

Course Type

Cyber Security major

Tuition Fee

AED 63,449/yr

Apply online at uowdubai.ac.ae. Scholarships and merit awards are available.

Enquire View University of Wollongong in Dubai

Next intakes

JanSep

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