BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

This full-time degree at the University of Mauritius aims to meet industry needs in cyber security, giving students the principles, technologies and working practices of the field. Its design follows curriculum guidance produced by an international joint task force covering cybersecurity education. Learners build knowledge of network and application security, study the principles behind the tools used to protect data, and develop practical technical answers to security problems met in the real world. Graduates can work in industry and government or move on to postgraduate study. Admission requires two or more GCE A Level passes, one of which is Mathematics. The degree takes three years at minimum and carries 194 credits, with an 18-credit dissertation and 12 credits of electives. A diploma (120 credits) and a certificate (60 credits) in Cyber Security are available as exit awards.