About Bsc (hons) Computer Science (cyber Security) in Heriot Watt University, Edinburgh

The world relies on digital technology more than ever before. As a result, today the prevention of cyberattacks, data breaches and identity theft are a priority for individuals, businesses and governments alike.

In order to target this growing requirement within industry and society, Heriot-Watt has designed a brand new programme for 2020: BSc Computer Science (Cyber Security). This undergraduate programme will provide students with a sound foundation and applied skills in computer science with focus on cyber security, in addition to other professional skills, enabling them to succeed in meeting the cyber security challenges facing modern organisations today.

In this programme you will learn about the foundations of networks and computer systems, thereby allowing you to understand how communications can be probed and altered, and systems can be forensically analysed. You'll also learn about techniques for secure programming and how real-world networks and systems are protected with fundamental techniques such as access control, encryption and intrusion detection.

In each of the first three years of the programme, students take eight mandatory courses, and in Year 4 they take five mandatory courses and three optional ones.

Entry requirements

• Year 1

  Standard entry requirements

• Highers ABBB (including Mathematics)
• A-Levels BBC – ABB (including Mathematics at B)
• Int. Baccalaureate 28 points (with Mathematics at Higher Level 5)
• BTEC DDM (including sufficient Mathematics)
• HNC B in graded unit (including sufficient Mathematics)

• Minimum entry requirements*

• Highers BBBC (including Mathematics at B)
• A-Levels BCC (including Mathematics at B)

• We can also make exceptions for some Scottish students with grades above minimum but below standard. Read more about our Minimum and standard entry requirements

  Year 2

  Year 2 Entry Requirements

• A-Levels ABB (including Mathematics and Computing)
• Int. Baccalaureate 27 points (with Mathematics and Computer Science at Higher Level 6)
• CBSE 85% (Mathematics and Computer Science above 85%)
• Global College Successful completion of Bachelors Degree Accelerator Foundation - Mathematical and Computer Science

Heriot-Watt University Highlights

Heriot-Watt University Average Tuition Fees And Other Expenses

International students applying through UCAS can find their exact tuition expenses by submitting the Fee Status Enquiry form. The cost of living will be determined by the course opted as well as the applicant's nationality. Edinburgh has a comparatively lower cost than other UK cities. Estimate cost of living on and off-campus for UK Campuses is tabulated below: 

Living in a rented flat may vary according to the type of accommodation and facilities being availed. The estimated monthly cost including food and travel is £923.