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3 Years On Campus Bachelors Program
Middlesex University DubaiMiddlesex University offers a BSc Honours in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics, a dynamic 3-year undergraduate program designed to equip students with both the technical expertise and investigative skills needed to protect digital environments and respond to cyber threats. This course blends cybersecurity principles with practical digital forensics training, preparing students for real-world challenges in today’s ever-evolving digital landscape.
Curriculum Structure:
The curriculum integrates core computing concepts with hands-on application in the areas of
• Fundamentals of cyber security and digital investigation
• Network security and ethical hacking
• Programming and system architecture
• Digital evidence analysis and forensic tools
Final-year individual project in which students solve real-world security or forensic problems
Throughout the course, students learn how to identify vulnerabilities, respond to cyber incidents, and ensure that systems remain secure.
Accreditation:
This course is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC) under its recognised academic excellence programme. This certification acknowledges the relevance and quality of the course to the discipline.
Campus Location:
Middlesex University is based in Hendon, North London, and offers access to advanced computing labs, forensic suites, and industry-standard equipment. The campus itself promotes collaborative learning and innovation.
Middlesex places particular emphasis on learning through practice, providing students with many opportunities to acquire practical experience in addition to academic knowledge.
• Live Cyber Projects: Students can work on current security simulations or forensics investigations with local collaborators.
• Internships and Work Placements: Industry placements are achieved by many students during or following studies with organizations from government agencies to private cyber companies.
• Competitions and Hackathons: Students are urged to participate in cybersecurity competitions such as Capture The Flag (CTF) events to hone their skills.
• Industry Engagement: Guest lectures and workshops by cyber experts and law enforcement organizations offer insider insights and career motivation.
Middlesex University's Career and Employability Service provides individualized support through:
• One-to-one career coaching and CV advice
• Interview preparation sessions
• Career fairs by top employers in tech and security
• Help to find graduate positions or graduate school programs
Graduates are equipped for cyber and forensic roles, including: cyber security analyst, forensic investigator, penetration tester, and threat intelligence officer. Evidenced rising globally by the world's need for cyber professionals, many of our graduates enter into governmental agency, financial institution, technology company, law enforcement, etc.
Next Higher Education Experience:
After completing the course, the students can further their studies with a Master's in Cyber Security, Digital Forensics, or related courses like AI and Data Analytics or Information Security Management.
IELTS - 6.0 (minimum 5.5 in each band)TOEFL - 72 (17 in listening & writing, 20 in speaking and 18 in reading)GCSE - Grade C or 4 if taken in England since September 2016CBSE - Minimum Grade Of 65% in English (except, Gujarat, Haryana and Punjab Board)IB - Minimum Grade 5 in English A1 (Standard or Higher Level) in IB or a minimum of Grade 5 in English B (Higher Level)Academic Transcripts & Certificates – GCSE or equivalent for Maths and English.Passport copy (valid and clear)High school transcripts/certificates (with translation if not in English)English language proficiency proof (e.g., IELTS if applicable)Cyber security analystdigital forensics analystinformation security officernetwork security specialistpenetration testersecurity consultantcybercrime investigatorIT auditorincident respondersecurity operations centre (SOC) analystrisk analystmalware analystsystems security administratorthreat intelligence analyst
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