Computer Science with Cybersecurity - BSc (Hons)

Abertay University

**Become a highly skilled cybersecurity expert who can find and fix security vulnerabilities. Learn how to secure the software systems that protect businesses, governments, and individuals from cyberattacks. Abertay is the UK's TOP Modern University for Computer Science degrees (Complete University Guide 2025)**.You’ll build on the core principles of Computer Science with an added vital specialisation: cybersecurity. Using a security-by-design approach, **you'll study how poor design often leads to vulnerabilities**, and the role of encryption and usable security in developing robust systems.**You’ll master the art of designing, implementing, and analysing secure software systems**, learning both offensive and defensive techniques. Plus, you'll be studying a degree with multiple industry accreditations and certifications.**Develop measures to stop cyberattacks****Your specialist developer expertise will make you hugely employable.** You'll be prepared for the rapidly evolving cybersecurity work environment, using your skills in ethical hacking, computing, secure software engineering and human-centred security. This course ranked **top in Scotland for Overall Student Satisfaction in the 2024 National Student Survey**. And the 2025 Complete University Guide named us the **No. 1 UK modern university for Computer Science degrees.****Cybersecurity experts are highly sought after**With practical experience in ethical hacking, encryption, and network security, **you'll graduate ready and equipped to start developing more secure systems.** There’s **a global shortage of cybersecurity experts, so our graduates are in high demand** - meaning once you graduate, your skills will be exactly what the industry needs. **Multiple accreditations and certifications**This course is provisionally certified by the NCSC, a part of GCHQ and accredited by 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 and is a Crest academic partner.

Faculty of Design, Informatics and Business