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Bachelor in Ethical Hacking (BSc) - Abertay University
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Bachelor in Ethical Hacking (BSc) - Abertay University

Abertay University
DundeeScotland
On campus
Full-time
€17,862.72/year
 2722 Points
Duration
4 Years
Language
English
Apply date
Aug 2025
Start date
Sep 2025

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Program Description

This Bachelor in Ethical Hacking (BSc) at Abertay University gives students a rigorous understanding of cybercrime and the technical skills needed to stop hackers.

The first Ethical Hacking degree in the world

Students will learn to protect data and information systems, combining computer networking with digital forensics and programming. Along the way they will develop key life-long skills like independent and logical thinking, research expertise, and the confidence to communicate clearly.

On this Bachelor in Ethical Hacking (BSc) students will discover the fascinating field of cybersecurity at the Cyber University of the Year (National Cyber Awards, 2024).

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Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education

Abertay University was one of the first eight UK universities to be awarded Academic Centre of Excellence in Cyber Security Education, and the first in Scotland to gain Gold.

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Program Bnefits

  • One of the leading cybersecurity courses in Europe
  • Great industry links and internship opportunities
  • High starting salaries
  • A strong hands-on, practical education
  • The first Ethical Hacking degree in the world
  • Cyber University of the Year (National Cyber Awards, 2024)
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Abertay University Rankings

  • Scotland's Top Modern University - Student Satisfaction (National Student Survey 2023)
  • UK University of the Year 2021 - Teaching Quality (The Times/Sunday Times Good University Guide)
  • UK Top 10 - Student Satisfaction & Teaching (Guardian Good University Guide 2021)
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Curriculum

Year 1

Computer Networking 1

​​Fundamentals of Development and Security​

Computer Hardware Architecture and Operating Systems

Programming with C++

Software Design

Abertay 101 - Being Successful at Abertay

Year 2

Data Structures and Algorithms 1

Secure Web Development

Penetration Testing

Data Structures and Algorithms 2

Digital Forensics 1

Year 3

Professional Project Planning and Prototyping

Computer Networking 2

Web Application Penetration Testing

Software Development for Mobile Devices

Professional Project Development and Delivery

Advanced Ethical Hacking

Year 4

Digital Forensics 2

System Internals and Cybersecurity

Honours Project Proposal and Execution

Honours Project Dissertation

Engineering Resilient Systems 1
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