BEng Cybersecurity & Forensics
About this course
BEng (Hons) Cybersecurity & Forensics is an undergraduate engineering degree focused on computer security, forensics, and software systems. Core topics include Programming and Data Analysis. This four-year course includes an optional placement year and an optional year abroad, and holds full undergraduate certification from the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). The first year covers foundational concepts through compulsory modules such as Software Development 1, Information Systems in Organisations, Practical Networks 1, Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction, and Programming Fundamentals. The second year introduces database systems and digital forensics via modules including Database Systems, Systems and Services, Scripting for Cybersecurity and Forensics, Practical Networks 2, Digital Forensics, and Web Technologies. The third year builds expertise with Network Security and Cryptography, Data Analytics, Networked Services, Computing in Contemporary Society, and a collaborative Group Project. The final year involves advanced technical study and independent research through Honours Projects, OS Forensics, Security Systems for loT, Security Testing and Advanced Network Forensics, and Secure Software Development.
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Entry requirements
Scottish Higher: Standard Entry Requirement: ABBB. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths Minimum Offer Entry Requirement: BBCC. National 5 grade C in Maths OR Applications of Maths A level: BBC GCSE grade C/4 in Maths Irish Leaving Certificate: H2, H2, H2, H3 at Higher Level and grade O4 in Ordinary Level Maths BTEC Extended Diploma: Minimum grades DDM (Distinction, Distinction, Merit) in a related subject GCSE grade C/4 in Maths. IB: Award of Diploma with 29 points overall with three HL subjects at grades 6, 5, 5 Grade 4 in SL Maths. European Baccalaureate: Pass at 70% or above with grade 7 in three subjects. Grade 6 in Maths and English.
What students say
Based on about 21 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 87%
- Learning opportunities: 85%
- Assessment and feedback: 84%
- Academic support: 90%
- Organisation and management: 82%
- Learning resources: 93%
- Student voice: 80%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 55 students who started
- Continued on course: 72%
- Gained a higher qualification: 4%
- Left higher education: 11%
- Moved to a lower qualification: 13%
What graduates do next
Based on about 13 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 65%
- Working and studying: 5%
- Unemployed: 20%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 45%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 20%
- Business and public service associate professionals: 10%
- Skilled trades occupations: 5%
- Elementary occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 95%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 65%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 70 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- Yorkshire and the Humber: 1%
- East of England: 1%
- London: 4%
- South East: 1%
- South West: 4%
- Scotland: 84%
- Northern Ireland: 3%
Who gets in
Based on about 45 students who started
- A levels: 45%
- A degree: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 35%
- No formal qualifications: 10%
Modules
- Software Development 1
- Information Systems in Organisations
- Practical Networks 1
- Introduction to Human-Computer Interaction
- Programming Fundamentals
- Database Systems
- Systems and Services
- Scripting for Cybersecurity and Forensics
- Practical Networks 2
- Digital Forensics
- Web Technologies
- Data Analytics
- Networked Services
- Network Security and Cryptography
- Group Project
- Computing in Contemporary Society
- Honours Projects
- OS Forensics
- Security Systems for loT
- Security Testing and Advanced Network Forensics
- Secure Software Development
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BEng Cybersecurity & Forensics at Edinburgh Napier University earn?
The median salary is £29,000 after 15 months, £31,500 after 3 years, £39,000 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £28,000 and £55,500. The £39,000 median after five years is £3,000 more than the UK median for Software engineering.
What do graduates of BEng Cybersecurity & Forensics at Edinburgh Napier University do next?
75% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BEng Cybersecurity & Forensics at Edinburgh Napier University?
87% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BEng Cybersecurity & Forensics at Edinburgh Napier University?
The typical offer is BBC at A level, or 29 points in the IB. The average entrant had 146 UCAS points.
Does BEng Cybersecurity & Forensics at Edinburgh Napier University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BEng Cybersecurity & Forensics at Edinburgh Napier University?
72% of students continued into their second year, and 11% left higher education.