Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science and Cybersecurity

This programme is operated by the HKCT Institute of Higher Education.

In recent years, the rapid development of digital transformation and online transactions has intensified cybersecurity challenges globally. As an international financial centre and innovation technology hub, Hong Kong has passed the Protection of Critical Infrastructures (Computer Systems) Bill into law to enhance its overall cybersecurity standards.

To meet the urgent demand for cybersecurity professionals, HKCT offers the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science and Cybersecurity. This programme provides comprehensive knowledge and hands-on training in core areas like operating systems, networking, cryptography, penetration testing, digital forensics, and security management. Students can gain practical experience through real-world and simulated cyber threat scenarios within a cyber range environment.

This is a full-time, senior year entry (Year 3 entry) programme (Duration: 2 years). This programme also provides a Year 1 entry option. Please click here for more details.

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Professional Qualification

Students who enrol in the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science and Cybersecurity can apply to become Student Members of 'The Hong Kong Computer Society' (HKCS) and 'China Computer Federation' (CCF). Upon graduation, they may consider applying to become HKCS Associate Members and CCF Professional Members.

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Programme Objectives

This programme equips students with the essential knowledge and practical skills to tackle real-world cybersecurity challenges. Graduates will be prepared to address diverse security threats and excel in industries such as finance, technology, and healthcare.

Programme Features

Comprehensive Content: The programme offers a thorough cybersecurity knowledge framework, covering penetration testing, security management, digital forensics, cyber range training and various aspects of network, terminal, and software security. It also includes fundamental computer science knowledge and skills. Students can pursue additional computer science-related modules based on their interests and career development goals, broadening their career prospects.
Professional Facilities: State-of-the-art teaching facilities are provided for students, including a ‘Security Operations Centre’ and a ‘Cyber Range and Practice Centre’, offering professional hardware and system platforms.
Cyber Range Interconnection: The HKCT cyber range serves as a Hong Kong regional centre of the Peng Cheng Laboratory national-level cyber range. It has achieved platform interconnection with the Yellow Crane Cyber Range of Huazhong University of Science and Technology (located in the national network security base), the Industrial Control Cyber Security Range of Guilin University of Electronic Technology, and the Jiaxing Cyber Range of Zhejiang University.
Practical Experience Focus: The cyber range provides students with a real cyber attack and defence environment, allowing them to apply theoretical knowledge in simulated scenarios of real network vulnerabilities, threats, and attacks. This controlled experimental environment allows students to explore, experiment, and develop skills in penetration testing and defence.
Career Preparation: Dedicated laboratory sessions enable students to enhance their technical skills in penetration testing, incident response, and cyber defence. The comprehensive facilities and abundant practical sessions help students prepare for various cybersecurity certifications such as CISSP, CISA, and CISP, ensuring students master both theoretical knowledge and practical applications through simulated examination scenarios.
Strong Industry Ties: To ensure programme relevance to industry developments, we have established close partnerships with major technology companies, including cybersecurity companies like Topsec Technologies Group, Sangfor Technologies, and Integrity Technology Group, China Mobile International Limited (one of Hong Kong's top three telecommunications providers), and the Hong Kong Computer Society (HKCS). Through access to the latest resources, students can stay current with the newest trends, tools, and technologies in cybersecurity, effectively addressing emerging threats.
Renowned Academic Partners: We cooperate with top-notch cybersecurity institutes in the Chinese Mainland including Huazhong University of Science and Technology, Xidian University, and Shanghai Jiao Tong University to cultivate cybersecurity talents. Moreover, we have co-constructed the 'Zhejiang-Hong Kong Cross-Border Data Security Research Centre' with The School of Cyber Science and Technology (SCST) at Zhejiang University to join hands in developing professional skills, product manufacturing, and technology research.
Opportunities for Practical Research Projects: This programme enables students to join academic-led research teams, applying theory to solve real-world problems. Through this research immersion, they cultivate essential skills in independent inquiry and critical thinking. Participation in collaborative projects and academic conferences enhances their competitiveness for further studies and future employment.

Featured Modules

Applied Cryptography
Advanced Programming
Blockchain Technology
Embedded System and Security
Software Security
Advanced Cybersecurity Practice
Reverse Engineering
Mobile and IoT Firmware Forensics

Full Programme Modules

Graduation Path

Graduates can pursue careers in various cybersecurity and information technology fields. Below are some common cybersecurity career paths and progression opportunities in Hong Kong:

Cybersecurity Product Manager/Project Manager
Incident Manager
Information Security Instructor
Information Security Manager
IT or Security Consultant
Penetration Tester
Security Development Engineer

Internship

The programme is supported by numerous renowned Chinese Mainland and local technology companies, offering students exchange, training, internship, and career development opportunities in Hong Kong and the Greater Bay Area. These opportunities empower students to effectively plan their cybersecurity careers after graduation.

Below are some organisations that offer internship opportunities:

China Unicom
Hong Kong Cyber Security Certification and Digital Forensics Investigation Limited
IntegrityTech HK Limited
HK Electric

Programme Details

Mode of Study

Full Time

Teaching Mode

Face to face

Commencement of Study

September 2026

Entry Year

Year 3

Duration

2 Years

Location

HKCT Jockey Club Undergraduate Campus

Entry Requirements

Higher Diploma / Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology or related disciplines; or
Equivalent qualifications; and
Pass in admission interview.

Teaching Facilities

Security Operations Centre

The Cybersecurity Bachelor's Degree programme is equipped with professional hardware and system platforms. The 7m x 2m LED wall facilities visualisation and interaction with the virtual cyber world for real-time experiments and training.

Click to view the 360º VR tour of Security Operations Centre

Cyber Range & Practice Centre

The Centre allows cybersecurity programme students to interact with virtual and cyber world status in real-time. Moreover, it allows a wide range of teaching and learning activities such as scene simulation, network attack and defense, network invasion and maintenance, competition, research, testing and practice. HKCT cyber range serves as a Hong Kong regional centre of the national-level cyber range, and it has achieved platform interconnection with multiple cross-border cyber ranges.

Click to view the 360º VR tour of Cyber Range & Practice Centre

Programme Advisor and Teaching Team

Programme Advisor

Dr WEN Sheng
Professor, School of Science, Computing and Emerging Technologies, Swinburne University of Technology, Australia
Deputy Director, Swinburne Cybersecurity Lab, Australia

Teaching Team

Prof LAM Sum, Sam, Associate Vice President
Former Head of the Division of Engineering and Technology, HKU SPACE Community College
PhD in Computer Science, with over 20 years of teaching experience at various institutions

Prof YI Chen, Alex, Associate Vice President
Senior Engineer
Guangdong Classified Protection of Cybersecurity Expert (2021), Computer Information Network Security Association of Guangdong Province
Member (2021), Guangdong New Infrastructure Professional Committee (established jointly by the Human Resources and Social Security Department of Guangdong and the Guangdong Communications Administration)

Prof DING Yong
Standing Committee Member, Technical Committee on Blockchain, China Computer Federation
Senior Member, China Association for Cryptologic Research
First Prize Winner, Guangxi Science and Technology Progress Award

Dr TANG Yajuan, Kathy
Former Associate Professor, Shantou University
PhD in Science, with over 15 years of university teaching experience
Designed and delivered many graduate and undergraduate courses, including Modern Communication Technology, Principles of Communication, Information and Coding, etc.
Long-term research work in the areas of machine learning, network performance, and network security
Published papers in outstanding academic journals, including Physical Review Letters, International Journal of Web Services Research, IEEE Transactions on Information Forensics and Security, etc.

Dr XU Zhiyu
Former Cybersecurity Engineer, HyperLab
Former Postdoctoral Research Fellow, Swinburne University of Technology
Certified Information Security Professional (CISP)
Young Leader - Tech Innovation Youth Award, Intel Greater Bay Area Innovation Center

Mr WANG Wei
Over 10 years of experience in cybersecurity operations and practical training
Holder of multiple professional certifications including CISP, CISAW, and CIIP

Tuition Fees and Assistance

Tuition Fees

Year 1: $94,580 Year 2: $94,580

The tuition fee above is under 2026/27 Cohort.
This programme is subsidised under Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme (NMTSS). In the 2026/27 academic year, a subsidy of up to $35,120 per academic year will be provided to each eligible local student admitted to this programme. The first-year tuition fee after subsidy is $59,460.

Assistance

Financial Assistance Scheme for Post-secondary Students (FASP) (Including Student Travel Subsidy(STS))
The Non-means-tested Loan Scheme for Post-secondary Students (NLSPS)
Student Travel Subsidy
Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong

Scholarships and Grants

CTIHE Scholarship
Scholarship for Best Talents
Community Services Scholarship
Smart Tech Talent Entrance Scholarship

QF Level

The qualification of this programme is recognised under the Qualifications Framework in Hong Kong.

QF level：5

QR Registration No.：25/001002/L5

Registration Validity Period：1/9/2025 to 31/8/2030

Other Information

Applicants who do not meet the entry requirement may apply for a 2-year Higher Diploma programme (listed below) and articulate to this Bachelor's Degree programme.

FAQs

What exactly will I learn in this Cybersecurity programme?
Cybersecurity is a comprehensive discipline that combines technical skills, management strategies, and legal regulations. This programme is designed to cultivate professionals with all-round technical capabilities, covering three core pillars:

Offensive & Defensive Techniques: You will master Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment to proactively detect and fix system weaknesses.
Defence Architecture & Incident Response: Learn to build secure network architectures and apply encryption technologies. You will also be trained in Digital Forensics to manage security incidents and minimise data loss.
Infrastructure & Compliance Management: Beyond coding and networking, the curriculum covers operating system management and information security regulations. You will learn how to ensure enterprise IT infrastructure complies with international security standards.

What are the career prospects after graduating with a BSc in Cybersecurity?
With the Hong Kong Government’s implementation of the Protection of Critical Infrastructure (Computer System) Bill, the demand for cybersecurity talent across all sectors is surging.
Graduates of the Bachelor of Science (Hons) in Computer Science and Cybersecurity have vast development opportunities. You can start in technical roles and advance to management positions. Key career paths include:

Technical Specialists: Penetration Tester, Security Development Engineer, Digital Forensics Specialist
Management & Consultancy: Cybersecurity Product Manager, Incident Manager, Information Security Consultant
Education & Training: Information Security Lecturer/Trainer

Is this Cybersecurity degree recognised by the Government? How does it differ from other institutions?
Absolutely recognised. This programme is accredited at QF Level 5 under the Hong Kong Qualifications Framework, the same level as bachelor's degrees offered by the UGC-funded universities.

Furthermore, the HKCT Cybersecurity degree is included in the Government’s Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme (NMTSS). Eligible local students can receive an annual subsidy of up to HK$35,120 (for the 2026/27 academic year).

I hold an Associate Degree or Higher Diploma. Can I enter directly into Year 3?
Absolutely. If you hold a Higher Diploma or Associate Degree in Computer Science, Information Technology, or a related discipline, you can seamlessly articulate into Year 3 of this programme. You will spend two years refining your professional skills, preparing you for immediate entry into the cybersecurity industry.

If you hold a sub-degree in a non-IT discipline, you are welcome to apply for Year 1 entry.

Disclaimer

Tuition fees and subsidies are to be reviewed and adjusted annually on various factors.
Non-means-tested Subsidy Scheme for Full-time Self-financing Undergraduate Studies in Hong Kong ($35,120 subsidy annually)

Programme Objectives

Programme Features

Featured Modules

Mode of Study

Teaching Mode

Commencement of Study

Entry Year

Duration

Location

Entry Requirements

Tuition Fees

Assistance

Scholarships and Grants

QF Level

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