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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
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Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP
4 Years
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
4 Years
Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
Merchiston Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
4 Years
Select a an exam type
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.Please visit our website for full course and module details.
Exam type
A levelA level:
BCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
ABBB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
D:15,M:30 Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
29 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H2,H2,H2,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
D*D* Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths
National 5 C in MathsIf 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.Maths required at Level 2 or equivalent.
Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5.SL Maths grade 4
Grades H2, H2, H2, H3 at Higher Level.Grade O4 at Ordinary Level in Maths
Minimum grades D*D* (Distinction* Distinction*) or DM (Distinction, Merit) and A Level grade C.GCSE grade C/4 in Maths.
Minimum grades DMM (Distinction, Merit, Merit) in a related subject.GCSE Maths at Grade C/4
HNC with C in the graded unit in one of the following; Cyber Security, Computer Networking, Computer Networking & Internet Technology, Computing.Unrelated HNCs may be considered and in addition have National 5 C Maths
T Level must be in: Biology, Chemistry, Computing, Engineering Science, Information Technology, Information & Communication Technology, Software Systems Development, Digital Technology, Psychology, Maths, Physics or any qualification with Science in the title OR additional A-Level in one of these subjects at grade B. GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths is also required.
Students living in
England
£9,250 per year
Students from England
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£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,250 per year
Students from Wales
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£9,250 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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