Overview

The Computer Science (Cyber Security) (Hons) BSc programme from Heriot-Watt University Dubai equips students not only with technical proficiency but also with essential professional skills necessary to tackle the contemporary challenges in cyber security faced by organisations and society.

This programme delves into the core concepts of networks and computer systems, enabling an understanding of how communications can be probed and manipulated while also teaching forensic analysis of systems. Students will explore secure programming techniques and the essential methods for safeguarding real-world networks and systems, including access control, encryption, and intrusion detection.

Key facts:

The escalating reliance on digital technology has made fortifying against cyber threats, such as attacks, data breaches, and identity theft, more crucial than ever. This urgency is a shared priority among individuals, businesses, and governments today. 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).

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Programme Structure

Courses include:

Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents
Data Communications and Networking
Software Engineering

Intelligent Robotics
Rigorous Methods for Software Engineering
Statistical Modelling and Analysis
Industrial Programming

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Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-09-08 00:00:00

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More details

Most students apply 6–10 months in advance of their chosen intake. We can accept applications up until 3 weeks before the start of each intake.

Language

English

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Dubai, United Arab Emirates

Disciplines

Computer Sciences Web Technologies & Cloud Computing Cyber Security View 18 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in United Arab Emirates

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

TOEFL^® IBT

78

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PTE Academic

50

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IELTS

6

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General requirements

GCE A-Level - CCC (or AABB at AS-Level)
CBSE/Other Indian Boards - 65%.
American High School Diploma/SABIS - 70% + SAT I – 1000 (500 English and 500 Math)
Tawjihiyya - 80% or Elite/Advance - 75%
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme - 24 points (3 HL – including Maths, and 3 SL)
BTEC Level 3 Ext Diploma - MMM
FBISE grade 12 or equivalent - 70%
Russian/Kazakhstan (Attestat) - Grades of 5 in every subject + IELTS 6.0
French Baccalaureate - 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Lebanese Baccalaureate - 85% or 13/20 + IELTS 6.0
Foundation year - Successful completion of Heriot-Watt University Degree Entry Programme (Engineering) with a CCCC.
Compulsory subjects to include Mathematics and English.

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Tuition Fees

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79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year
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Citizens or residents

79100 AED / year

≈ 79100 AED / year

Living costs

Dubai

United Arab Emirates

5300 - 9200 AED / month

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