Course Summary

Learn the importance of network security and in future you could be protecting organizations from cyberattacks. BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity and Forensics has been awarded full undergraduate certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – the first undergraduate course in the UK to achieve full accreditation. Combining three of the most sought-after streams of computing, this course capitalises on the rising awareness of the importance of network security and is a valuable foundation to a successful and well-paid career. Two years of general computing studies will lead you to the specialty areas of security and forensics, software development and computer networks. After four years, you’ll have the expertise needed to create and analyse effective and secure computer systems. In the computing career market, the demand for security engineers is increasing. As a graduate, you’ll have the wide range of skills plus the specialised expertise in data security needed to move into a variety of roles. This course is also accredited by BCS The Chartered Institute for IT. Please visit our website for full course and module details.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: GG57

Institution code: E59

Campus Name: Merchiston Campus

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Year 3

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements

Including a science: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Software Systems Development, Digital Technology, Psychology, Maths or Physics. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths and English.

HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computer Networking & Internet Technology, Computing National 5 C in Maths and English

Including a science: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Software Systems Development, Digital Technology (NOT Digital Media), Psychology, Maths or Physics. National 5 C in Maths and English. If you are eligible for an adjusted offer under our Contextual Admissions Policy, please see the ‘Minimum Qualification Requirements’ below.

Pass Access to HE Diploma in a related subject with 45 credits overall with minimum 30 Credits at Merit & 15 Distinction to include a Science at Level 3 (Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Psychology, Maths or Physics). Maths and English required at Level 2 or equivalent.

Minimum grades DM (Distinction, Merit)and A Level grade C. GCSE grade C/4 in English and Maths.

Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 including one of the following at grade 5: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Psychology, Maths or Physics. 4 points in SL Maths and English.

Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject. GCSE English & Maths at Grade C/4

Grades H2, H2, H2, H3 at Higher Level to include a science: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Psychology, Maths or Physics. Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths and English.

Minimum Year 2 Entry Requirements HNC - Pass in Cyber Security, Computing, Computer Networking or Computer Networking & Internet Technology with A in the graded unit. SQA Advanced Higher - BBC to include one of the following at Higher: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Software Systems Development, Digital Technology (NOT Digital Media), Psychology, Maths or Physics. A Level - BBB to include one of the following: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Software Systems Development, Digital Technology (NOT Digital Media), Psychology, Maths or Physics. BTEC Extended Diploma - DDD in a related subject Minimum Year 3 Entry Requirements HND - Pass in Cyber Security, Computer Networking or Computer Networking & Internet Technology with Grade A at SCQF Level 8 in the graded units to include the Forensics Fundamentals module. Other HNC/D qualifications may be considered please contact ugadmissions@napier.ac.uk for advice

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

To include a Science* at grade B. National 5 grade C in Maths and English also required. *Science subjects include: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Software Systems Development, Digital Technology (NOT Digital Media), Psychology, Maths or Physics. The grades listed above are our minimum entry requirements for applicants who meet our widening participation criteria. For further information about our entry requirements and our widening participation criteria as outlined within our Contextual Admissions Policy please visit our website.

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English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.0 IELTS 6.0 overall with no component below 5.5.
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Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Republic of Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
England 9250.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 9250.0 Year 1
Wales 9250.0 Year 1
Scotland 1820.0 Year 1
EU 14170.0 Year 1
International 14170.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

For Tuition Fee information please visit the specific course page on our website - https://www.napier.ac.uk/study-with-us/undergraduate

Provider information

219 Colinton Road
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Edinburgh
EH14 1DJ

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