Cyber Security and Forensics
Edinburgh Napier UniversityCyber Security and Forensics BEng (Hon) is an undergraduate degree at Edinburgh Napier University, based in Edinburgh, taught full-time over 4 years. 82% of final-year students rated the course positively in the National Student Survey, and graduates earn £30,000 on average 15 months after finishing. Typical A-level entry is BBC.
A-Level Entry
BBC
Typical offer · UCAS
Student Satisfaction
81.54%
NSS · Office for Students
Avg. Graduate Salary
£30,000
15 months after graduation · HESA via Discover Uni
About this course
Learn the importance of network security and in future you could be protecting organizations from cyberattacks.
BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity and Forensics has been awarded full undergraduate certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) – the first undergraduate course in the UK to achieve full accreditation.
Combining three of the most sought-after streams of computing, this course capitalises on the rising awareness of the importance of network security and is a valuable foundation to a successful and well-paid career.
Two years of general computing studies will lead you to the specialty areas of security and forensics, software development and computer networks. After four years, you’ll have the expertise needed to create and analyse effective and secure computer systems.
In the computing career market, the demand for security engineers is increasing. As a graduate, you’ll have the wide range of skills plus the specialised expertise in data security needed to move into a variety of roles.
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Bachelor of Engineering (with Honours) - BEng (Hon)
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 4 Years
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Edinburgh
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Software engineering
- Avg. Graduate Salary
- £30,000
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ