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Bachelor of Cyber Security at Heriot-Watt University is a 3-year BSc (Hons) cyber security degree at the Edinburgh campus. Develop secure programming, network defence, cryptography, forensics, and information security skills through practice-led teaching at Heriot-Watt’s School of Mathematical and Computer Sciences, with BCS-accredited training and strong links to cyber security and technology employers.
Study at a university ranked #325 in the world and #36 in the UK in QS World University Rankings, with Cyber Security ranked #301–350 worldwide for Computer Science and #37 in the UK for Computer Science in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide.
Year one builds logic, interaction design, and software development foundations; year two covers programming languages, data structures, algorithms, and web programming; year three completes your degree with artificial intelligence, data communications, networking, and software engineering applied to cyber security practice.
Indicative total fees are £77,424 tuition with £0 application fee, with live GBP to MYR conversion in the fee breakdown below.
Entry requirements typically include A Levels BBC including Mathematics at grade B, STPM BBC (excluding Chinese and Malay), IB 28 points including Mathematics at Higher Level 5, and Other Qualifications on request. IELTS 6.0 overall with no score lower than 5.5, TOEFL overall score of 4 with no score lower than 4 (writing minimum 4.5), CEFR mid-B2, or Pearson Academic PTE 63 (minimum 59) is required.
Career outcomes include cyber security analyst, cyber security engineer, information security analyst, and information security engineer roles.
Study at Edinburgh with September intake. Plan to apply at least three months before your chosen start date.
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Heriot-Watt University ranks #301–350 worldwide for Computer Science and #37 in the UK for Computer Science in QS World University Rankings by Subject and the Complete University Guide, reflecting strong cyber security teaching at the Edinburgh campus.
Ranked #325 in the world, #36 in the UK, and #6 in Scotland in the QS World University Rankings — a globally recognised Scottish university with strong graduate outcomes.
Ranked #39 in the UK overall in Times Higher Education World University Rankings by Subject, with top 40 in the UK for Arts & Humanities, Computer Science, Engineering, and Physical Sciences.
Ranked #31 in the UK and #5 in Scotland in the Complete University Guide — combining academic strength with career-focused cyber security education.
Study at the Edinburgh campus — Heriot-Watt University’s Scottish capital campus with modern cyber security and computing laboratories in Scotland’s capital, with strong links to information security, technology, and digital defence employers across Edinburgh and the wider UK.
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Scholarship options for this degree programme depend on your intake and academic profile. Contact us and we’ll check eligibility with Heriot-Watt University.
Core fees are shown in British pounds (GBP). Ringgit (MYR) equivalents use a live GBP/MYR rate. Figures are illustrative only. Heriot-Watt University typically reviews tuition each year; expect an estimated 5–10% annual increase — always use the latest official tuition on your offer or fee schedule.
Indicative totals above are not a quote. Tuition and related fees follow Heriot-Watt University’s current published schedule for your intake year. For scholarships, contact us. MYR equivalents use the live rate shown above.
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The Bachelor of Cyber Security is completed over 3 years of full-time study at Edinburgh, with September intake. Expand each year for modules and programme detail.
Year one introduces logic and proof, introduction to interaction design, praxis, and software development. You build foundational programming, design, and problem-solving skills essential for cyber security study, preparing for secure coding, data structures, algorithms, and network-aware development in years two and three.
| Module title |
|---|
| Logic and Proof |
| Introduction to Interaction Design |
| Praxis |
| Software Development 1 |
Year two develops user-centred experimental design, programming languages, introduction to data structures and algorithms, and web programming. Modules combine software engineering with analytical rigour, building competencies for secure systems design, vulnerability assessment, and professional cyber security practice in your final year.
| Module title |
|---|
| User-Centred Experimental Design |
| Programming Languages |
| Introduction to Data Structures and Algorithms |
| Web Programming |
Year three completes your BSc (Hons) with artificial intelligence and intelligent agents, data communications and networking, foundations, and software engineering. You consolidate advanced computing knowledge applied to information security, network defence, and secure systems valued by employers in cyber security and technology roles across Scotland and the wider UK.
| Module title |
|---|
| Artificial Intelligence and Intelligent Agents |
| Data Communications and Networking |
| Foundations 1 |
| Software Engineering |
Heriot-Watt University offers September intake for this degree at Edinburgh. Plan to apply at least 3 months before your classes start.
Exact dates vary by intake year; apply early to secure your place, arrange your visa, and organise accommodation. Confirm with Heriot-Watt University or our advisors.
Start your UK student visa once you have your offer. We guide timeline and documents.
Official source: Intake dates are set by Heriot-Watt University and may change.
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