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Ethical Hacking

Abertay University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

  • Location

    Abertay University

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    14-SEP-26

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary


Study Ethical Hacking and graduate as an accomplished, in-demand professional. Abertay is right at the forefront of cybersecurity teaching, producing highly skilled professionals.

Security is embedded in everything you’ll do on this practical degree.This vocational degree gives you a rigorous understanding of cybercrime and the technical skills needed to stop hackers. You’ll learn to protect data and information systems, combining computer networking with digital forensics and programming.


Become a cybersecurity professional

- Understand the processes behind hacking and cyber attacks. - Work out how illegal hacks can be stopped. - Create real-life countermeasures and fixes. - Shut down security hacks quickly. - Communicate your plans effectively and professionally. - Document it and start again. Along the way you’ll develop key life-long skills like independent and logical thinking, research expertise, and the confidence to communicate clearly.Our graduates usually find jobs easily, with many headhunted before they have even graduated. Why not apply now and join them?


Ethical Hacking BSc (Hons) - the benefits are clear:

- One of the leading cybersecurity courses in Europe. - A strong hands-on and technical education. - The first Ethical Hacking degree in the world.- Great industry links and recruitment opportunities. - High employment rate on graduation. - Excellent starting salaries.


Internships and industry projects

Our Ethical Hacking students often get high-quality internships in 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/project developed by external companies. This means in term one you prepare a proposal, then in term two you deliver the finished project. You'll be guided by academic staff who meet with teams once a week to monitor workload and progress.


Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education

Abertay University was among the first eight UK universities awarded


Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education recognition by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – part of GCHQ

.We're recognised as a leader in Scotland in successfully preparing students for employment in the cyber security domain.


Our Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education

offers opportunities through our teaching and research and knowledge exchange activities for students, staff and graduates to excel in cyber security and to have a positive impact on the world around us.

Tuition fees

Students living in United States
(International fees)

£ 15,500per year

Tuition fees shown are for indicative purposes and may vary. Please check with the institution for most up to date details.

University information

Abertay University

Abertay University

  • University League Table

    105th

  • Campus address

    Abertay University, Bell Street, Dundee, scotland, DD1 1HG, United Kingdom

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Abertay's small size is a strength, offering its students a more personal university experience with a friendly community vibe on its compact campus.
Pioneers of videogame and cybersecurity education and research, and a reputation as one of the world's most respected institutions for computer games degrees.
Supports prospective and current students from across the world. 25% of Abertay's student body is international, with 90 nationalities represented on campus.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    57th out of 118 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 229
    158 69%

    21st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    74.0 74%

    70th

    13

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.09 77%

    47th

    4

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