Cyber Security (BSc Hons) — study plan
- Credit hours
- 480
- Levels
- 4
- Courses
- 23
- Degree
- bachelor
A detailed plan for this major has not been published yet. Check the university's official link for the approved plan.
Foundation Year 130 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| GLT3001 | English Language Proficiency | 20 |
| GLT3006 | English for Academic Purposes & Study Skills | 20 |
| GIS3006 | Programming Skills and Statistics | 30 |
| GIS3002 | Mathematics for Technology | 20 |
| GIS3003 | Fundamentals of ICT & Computer Science | 20 |
| GIS3007 | Intro to Hardware, Software Systems & Networks | 20 |
Year 2 120 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CY-L4A | Fundamentals of Cyber Security | 20 |
| CY-L4B | Networks & Operating Systems | 20 |
| CY-L4C | Secure Programming | 20 |
| CY-L4D | Database Systems | 20 |
| CY-L4E | Web Development | 20 |
| GSP4002 | Business in a Global Context | 20 |
Year 3 120 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CY-L5A | Network Security | 20 |
| CY-L5B | Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing | 20 |
| CY-L5C | Cryptography | 20 |
| CY-L5D | Digital Forensics | 20 |
| GIS5000 | Research Methods for Computing | 10 |
| GRM5032 | Work Experience with PDP | 10 |
| CY-L5E | Law & Digital Security | 20 |
Year 4 90 credits
| Code | Course | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CY-L6A | Cyber Security Dissertation Project | 30 |
| CY-L6B | Incident Response & Risk Management | 20 |
| CY-L6C | Professional & Ethical Issues in IT | 20 |
| CY-L6D | Cloud Security | 20 |
💼 Careers & salaries after graduation
Explore the career paths and expected salaries for Cyber Security (BSc Hons) graduates.
Starting salary from 11,000 SAR/month