BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)
3+0 in collaboration with University of Plymouth, UK
(N/0613/6/0002)(04/2027)(MQA/PA 15604)
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)
3+0 in collaboration with University of Plymouth, UK
(N/0613/6/0002)(04/2027)(MQA/PA15604)
About BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Cyber Security)
If you’re passionate about protecting individuals and organisations from cyber threats, this is the perfect field for you! Cybersecurity involves safeguarding systems, networks, and data through practices and technologies that ensure the confidentiality, integrity, and availability of information.
Study Mode / Duration
Full-time (3 years 3 months)
Delivery Location
- The Ship Campus, Batu Kawan, Penang
Intakes
- June
- September
Fee
Approximate RM 47,000
Entry Requirements*
- Foundation: Min. CGPA 2.00 and credit in Add Maths at SPM level
- STPM (Science Stream): Pass with a minimum Grade of C (GP 2.00) in Mathematics subject and ONE (1) Science/ ICT subject
- STPM (Arts Stream): Pass with C (CGPA 2.0) in any 2 subjects and credit in Add Maths at SPM level
- A-Levels: BCC (UCAS Tariff 104-120)
- UEC: Pass with B6 in 5 Subjects including Add Maths & Pass in English and equivalent qualification
- Diploma in Computing fields or its equivalent: With a minimum CGPA of 2.50
- Any Diploma in Science and Technology: With a minimum CGPA of 2.75 and Add Maths at SPM level.
- Additional English Requirements, CEFR – B2 / GCE-0 1119 – C / MUET Band 4/ IELTS 6.0
Career Opportunities
- Data Engineer
- Web Developer
- Malware Analyst
- Security Architect
- Cybersecurity Engineer
- Embedded System Engineer
Programme Structure
Year 1
- Software Engineering 1
- Computer Systems
- Computing Practice 1
- Cyber Security & Networks
- Algorithms, Data Structures &
Mathematics - Computing Practice 2
Year 2
- Software Engineering 2
- Information Management & Retrieval
- Computing Group Project 1
- Artificial Intelligence
- Security Architectures & Cryptography
- Computing Group Project 2
Year 3
- Information Security Management and Governance
- Security Operations and Incident Management
- Computing Project
- Ethical Hacking
- Digital Forensics and Malware Analysis
- Industrial Training
Compulsory Subjects
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
- Creative Problem Solving / Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Integrity and Anti-corruption / Sustainability Awareness in Malaysia
- Community Services 2
* for international students only.
** for individuals who did not meet the minimum grade C in their SPM results or hold equivalent qualifications from other examinations.
Year 1
Year 2
Year 3
- Software Engineering 1
- Computer Systems
- Computing Practice 1
- Cyber Security & Networks
- Algorithms, Data Structures &
Mathematics - Computing Practice 2
- Software Engineering 2
- Information Management & Retrieval
- Computing Group Project 1
- Artificial Intelligence
- Security Architectures & Cryptography
- Computing Group Project 2
- Information Security Management and Governance
- Security Operations and Incident Management
- Computing Project
- Ethical Hacking
- Digital Forensics and Malware Analysis
- Industrial Training
Compulsory Subjects
- Penghayatan Etika dan Peradaban / Bahasa Melayu Komunikasi 2*
- Creative Problem Solving / Bahasa Kebangsaan A**
- Philosophy and Current Issues
- Integrity and Anti-corruption / Sustainability Awareness in Malaysia
- Community Services 2
* for international students only.
** for individuals who did not meet the minimum grade C in their SPM results or hold equivalent qualifications from other examinations.
Changes to the programme structure are at Peninsula College Georgetown’s discretion as approved by MQA