Ethical Hacking Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Ethical Hacking Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Study Ethical Hacking and graduate as an accomplished, in-demand professional. Abertay is right at the forefront of cybersecurity teaching, producing highly skilled professionals. Cyber University of the Year (National Cyber Awards, 2024)
It takes a hacker to catch a hacker. This degree is for you if you get excited by the challenge of outsmarting cyber criminals and want to make a real difference by fighting for security and justice online.
Our Ethical Hacking degree provides you with a de...
Study Ethical Hacking and graduate as an accomplished, in-demand professional. Abertay is right at the forefront of cybersecurity teaching, producing highly skilled professionals. Cyber University of the Year (National Cyber Awards, 2024)
It takes a hacker to catch a hacker. This degree is for you if you get excited by the challenge of outsmarting cyber criminals and want to make a real difference by fighting for security and justice online.
Our Ethical Hacking degree provides you with a deep understanding of how illegal computer attacks are performed and how they can be stopped.
Ethical Hacking BSc (Hons) - the benefits are clear:
* NCSC-certified degree - receive a personal certificate from GCHQ's National Cyber Security Centre when you graduate.
* One of the leading cybersecurity courses in Europe.
* Great industry links and internship opportunities.
* High starting salaries.
* A strong hands-on, practical education.
* Cyber University of the Year (National Cyber Awards, 2024).
* Accredited by The Chartered Institute for IT (BCS).
* Gold Award - Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education.
Internships and industry projects
Our Ethical Hacking students often get high-quality internships (subject to selection) from 2nd–3rd year and 3rd–4th year. This is earlier than most other degrees due to the specialist four-year curriculum.
Third-year students also work in teams on a client brief developed by external industry partners. Guided by academic staff, this is where you'll learn to apply theoretical knowledge to practical situations.
Multiple accreditations and certifications
This degree is fully certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC), a part of GCHQ and also by the BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT.
Abertay University has been recognised by the NCSC and DSIT as an Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education — Gold Award, the highest level available. Only universities that demonstrate excellent teaching, active industry engagement and outreach across their institution and wider community achieve Gold.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Abertay Campus
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A06-B24
Institution Code
A30
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
C,C,C
To include one of the following:- Computer Science, Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Technology, Digital Technology, Engineering Science, Environmental Science, Geography, Physics Any Vocational Level 3 qualification in a technical subject accepted in lieu of Technical A Level Entry into Year 2 with ABB to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science
T Level
M
Digital Production, Design & Development (Pearson) Digital Business Services (NCFE) Digital Support Services (NCFE) Digital Production, Design & Development Digital Support Services Digital Business Services
Scottish HNC
Pass
Entry into Year 2 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B to include H1F7 Professionalism and Ethics in Computing Computing - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Next Gen Computing - Graded Unit M to include Software Development and Network Infrastructure or Computer Science Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include J0HD Scripting for Security Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations Entry into Year 1 with an HNC in one of the following:- Computer Networking - Graded unit B
Scottish HND
Pass
Entry into Year 3 with HND: Cyber Security - Graded Unit B to include H171 Sof Dev: OOP. Or J27J Computer Programming and HH3L Programming: Applied Math NextGen Networking and Cloud Infrastructure - Merit Entry into Year 2 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Games Development - Graded Unit B to include H1F7 Professionalism & Ethics in Computing Computer Science - Graded Unit B to include H17X Soft Dev: Programme Foundations or H171 Software Development OOP Computing: Networking - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Computing: Software Development - Graded Unit B Computing: Technical Support - Graded Unit B to include H17X Software Development: Programme Foundations Digital Design & Development - Graded Unit B to include H171 Software Development: Programming Foundations Next Gen Software Development - Merit Next Gen Software Development with Data Analytics - Merit Entry into Year 1 with an HND in one of the following:- Computer Networking & Internet Technology - Graded Unit B
Scottish Higher
B,B,B,B
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics, Applications of Maths or NPA in Cybersecurity - Graphic Communication is NOT a Technical subject
Scottish Advanced Higher
A,B,B
Entry into Year 2 with 3 Advanced Highers to include Computer Science and one from Maths, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Design & Manufacture, Graphic Design, Engineering Science
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
MMM
Applied Sciences Creative Media Production Electrical/Electronic Engineering Engineering IT Entry into Year 2 with D*DD - IT
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
H3,H3,H3,H3
To include one of:- Computer Science, Maths, Human Biology, Biology, Chemistry, Engineering Science, Geography, Physics
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland, Channel Islands, England | £9,790 | 2026/27 | Year 1 | |
| International, EU | £17,950 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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