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.

Year 1 (Core)

Programming Fundamentals with Python6 credits
System Analysis6 credits
Data Management & Security6 credits
Object Oriented Design and Programming6 credits
Computing and Cyber Security Fundamentals6 credits
Networks and Communications6 credits
Introduction to Web Technology6 credits

Year 2 (Core + Major)

Algorithms and Data Structures6 credits
IT Project Management6 credits
Database Systems6 credits
Advanced / Java Programming6 credits
Mathematics for Computing6 credits
System Security6 credits
Artificial Intelligence for Cybersecurity6 credits

Year 3 (Major + Capstone)

Network Security6 credits
Ethical Hacking6 credits
Cybersecurity6 credits
Software Development Methodologies6 credits
Project (Capstone)12 credits
Fundamentals of Innovation and Entrepreneurship6 credits

Entry Requirements

Academic: High-school completion with curriculum-specific grades. Advanced Entry (3-year) or Direct Entry (4-year). Includes 6 cp of Emirati Studies.

English: IELTS Academic 6.0 for 3-year Advanced Entry; IELTS 5.0 for 4-year Direct Entry.

Fee is AED 63,449 per year (VAT inclusive).

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

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.

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Next intakes

JanSep

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