Computer Science (Cyber Security)

About this course

Computer Science with Cyber Security is a degree that addresses one of the most urgent challenges of the digital age. As organisations and individuals depend ever more heavily on interconnected systems, the ability to protect those systems from attack, to detect intrusions when they occur and to respond effectively has become a critical professional skill. Cyber security draws on computer science fundamentals, including networking, operating systems, cryptography and software engineering, and extends them with specialist knowledge of attack techniques, defensive strategies, security protocols and the legal and ethical frameworks that govern this work. At Heriot-Watt University this four-year full-time BSc (Hons) establishes a robust foundation in computer science with a clear and sustained focus on cyber security throughout the programme. You will develop practical skills alongside theo

Where its graduates go

The 5 largest scored destinations, covering 75% of graduates; the headline also reflects the subject baseline.

• 72 / 100Information Technology Professionals · 57% of graduatescards →
• 60 / 100Business, Research and Administrative Professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
• 55 / 100Administrative occupations · 3% of graduatescards →
• 48 / 100Business and public service associate professionals · 4% of graduatescards →
• 40 / 100Sales occupations · 7% of graduatescards →

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