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Edinburgh Napier University · Undergraduate
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UndergraduateBachelor of Engineering (with Honours)UCAS: GG57
Cyber Security and Forensics
Edinburgh Napier UniversityEdinburgh, Scotland
4 yearsDuration
£20,310Per Year (Intl)
£35,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
The BEng (Hon) Cyber Security and Forensics at Edinburgh Napier University is a undergraduate programme designed for students passionate about designing solutions for real-world challenges. Based in Edinburgh, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. 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. Home/uk fees are £9,790 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £31,500 within three years, and 80% of graduates in employment or further study.
What You'll Learn
Cybersecurity Fundamentals
Network Security and Defence
Digital Forensics Investigation
Software Security Development
Cryptography and Encryption
Computer Systems Architecture
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Final Year Project
UCAS Code:GG57
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | BBC GCSE Grade C/4 in Maths |
| International Baccalaureate | 29 points Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5. SL Maths grade 4 |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 56 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£20,310
per year
Total Course Cost (4 years)£81,240
Home Student Fee
£9,790
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Edinburgh Napier University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £26,000 | £35,000 | £40,000 |
| 3 years | £21,000 | £31,500 | £43,500 |
| 5 years | £28,000 | £39,000 | £55,500 |
UK subject average: £30,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation▲ Close to UK average salary
This course
£31,500
UK average
£30,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▲ 30% above UK average salary
This course
£39,000
UK average
£30,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Official Data
Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-04). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
65%Working
15%Studying
15%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
80%Professional Jobs
Official Data
Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
Student Satisfaction
Course-level dataNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
78%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
80%Organisation and management
78%Learning resources
90%Student voice
69%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
79%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Official Data
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About Edinburgh Napier University
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