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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.

This practical degree gives you a rigorous understanding of cybercrime and the technical skills needed to stop hackers.

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

Entry Requirements

2026 entry requirements

Standard entry: 4 Highers at BBBB including 1 from Maths, Computing Science, Geography or a science or technological subject plus Maths at National 5 (if not held at Higher).

Widening access entry: 3 Highers at ABB including 1 from Maths, Computing Science, Geography or a science or technological subject plus Maths at National 5 (if not held at Higher).

For entry to second year, you must have 3 Advanced Highers at ABB including Computing Science and one from Maths, Biology, Chemistry, Design and Manufacture, Engineering Science, Graphic Communication or Physics.