BSc (Hons) Software Development with Cyber Security
Program start date | Application deadline |
2025-09-01 | - |
Program Overview
BSc (Hons) Software Development with Cyber Security
Overview
We’ve developed our BSc (Hons) Software Development with Cyber Security course with our business partners in the IT sector to help solve their skills shortages and address the industry’s needs. According to the 2020 Scotland IS Scottish Technology Industry survey, about 100,000 people are working in digital technologies professions. This is a growth of 9% since 2016. The growth has been strongest in web design and development, IT business analysts, architects and systems designers, programmers and software development professionals. Our computing graduates have an excellent track record in finding well-paid jobs because of our focus on in-depth practical expertise.
Top reasons to study with us
- A highly practical degree designed to address a major skills shortage of IT professionals
- 50 companies from Scottish IT business helped design this course to produce highly-skilled, work-ready graduates
- Teaching staff are research-active; bringing fresh knowledge, new ideas and business links
Prizes or awards
Each year we offer the following prizes:
- Outstanding performance in 3rd year Computing Science modules
- Outstanding performance in 4th year Computing Science modules
- A Faculty research prize for an outstanding research project
Entry requirements
Year 1 entry – Four-year honours
Year 1 entry is unavailable, only those with a suitable HND (or equivalent) for year 3 entry will be considered for this course.
Advanced entry
This course is only available for advanced entry, therefore all applicants must have a relevant HND (or equivalent) to start in year 3.
Application Procedure
This course is only open to those with a relevant HND (or equivalent) and are looking to gain entry into year 3.
English language requirements
If English is not your first language you must have one of the following qualifications as evidence of your English language skills:
- IELTS Academic or UKVI 6.0 with a minimum of 5.5 in each sub-skill
- Pearson Test of English (Academic) 60 overall with a minimum of 59 in each sub-skill
- IBT TOEFL 78 overall with a minimum of 17 in listening, 18 in reading, 20 in speaking and 17 in writing
Course details
This course is only available for advanced entry into year 3, you will join the current students on this course and be taught at the University of Stirling campus for the duration of year 3 and 4.
Course structure
During year 3 and 4 you will develop skills in advanced topics including concurrent and distributed systems, cyber security, machine learning, and web services. You’ll carry out an independent project in your final year under the guidance of a project supervisor, that will give you the opportunity to develop a major piece of work from initial requirements to final delivery.
Modules
The module information below provides an example of the types of course module you may study. The details listed are for the academic year that starts in September 2025. Modules and start dates are regularly reviewed and may be subject to change in future years.
Teaching
You’ll learn about Computing Science through lectures, small tutorial groups and most of all through practical labs, where concepts taught in lectures are implemented and tested.
Assessment
Software Development with Cyber Security is taught as a very practical subject, and almost all modules include practical assignments. Typically these count for 50 percent of the assessment grade, with the remainder given to the examination.
Work placement opportunities
We help our students to build strong links with industry through three-month summer placements. These are offered to third year students. Placement opportunities are available with local SMEs as well as large corporate companies.
Fees and funding
Fees and costs
Scottish students
This fee is set by the Scottish Government and is subject to change.
Students from England, Wales, Northern Ireland and Republic of Ireland
This tuition fee may be subject to change depending on guidance provided by the UK Government.
International students (including EU)
Eligible students will automatically receive a scholarship worth between £8,000-£30,000 over the duration of your course.
Funding
See what funding opportunities and loans are available to help you with tuition and living costs.
After you graduate
What jobs can you get with a BSc (Hons) Software Development with Cyber Security degree?
This degree will place you at the forefront of computing in a web-based world. Our industry placements will ease your transition into the job market. From software development to data analysis, our computer science graduates have a range of opportunities open to them.
Jobs directly related to your degree include:
- software engineer
- systems designer
- systems analyst
- systems architect
- systems engineer
- software developer
- web developer
- project manager
- mobile app developer
- Java developer
Companies we work with
We have connections with the following organisation via placements, internships and industrial liaison:
- Accenture
- ARM
- Calnex Solutions
- Diagio
- GE Digital
- Honeywell
- JP Morgan
- Mage Control Systems
- Modus Scotland
- Morgan Stanley
- Natural Power
- NHS
- Royal Bank of Scotland
- Sainsbury's Bank
- Scottish Enterprise
- Scottish Fire and Rescue Service
- Scottish Government
- Scottish Water
- Sports Scotland
- Verint
- Wood MacKenzie