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Study Ethical Hacking and graduate as an accomplished, in-demand professional. Abertay is right at the forefront of cybersecurity teaching, producing highly skilled professionals. Cyber University of the Year (National Cyber Awards, 2024)
It takes a hacker to catch a hacker. This degree is for you if you get excited by the challenge of outsmarting cyber criminals and want to make a real difference by fighting for security and justice online.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
Study Ethical Hacking and graduate as an accomplished, in-demand professional. Abertay is right at the forefront of cybersecurity teaching, producing highly skilled professionals. Cyber University of the Year (National Cyber Awards, 2024)
It takes a hacker to catch a hacker. This degree is for you if you get excited by the challenge of outsmarting cyber criminals and want to make a real difference by fighting for security and justice online.
Admission Requirements
1050+
2.8+
26+
77+
11+
24+
169+
105+
6+
59+
78+
All applicants must have a pass in Maths - National 5 grade C or GCSE grade C/4 or equivalent. National 5 Lifeskills Maths and Application of Maths NOT accepted in lieu of Maths.
03 Aug 2026
4 Years
Sep
Tuition fees
International
17,950 GBP
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BSc (Hons) Ethical Hacking
Dundee, GB, Dundee, United Kingdom
48 monthsProgramme duration
17,950 GBPTuition Fee/year
03 Aug, 2026Application Deadline
SepStarting Month
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
It takes a hacker to catch a hacker. This degree is for you if you get excited by the challenge of outsmarting cyber criminals and want to make a real difference by fighting for security and justice online.
Programme overview
Main Subject
Computer Science and Information Systems
Degree
BSc
Study Level
Undergraduate
Study Mode
On Campus
It takes a hacker to catch a hacker. This degree is for you if you get excited by the challenge of outsmarting cyber criminals and want to make a real difference by fighting for security and justice online.
Admission Requirements
Tuition fees
International
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