BSc Cybersecurity
1720A
Local Places:
29 (For First Year and Advanced Standing I Entries; Tentative)*
Non-Local Places
(All CityUHK programmes except Mainland Gaokao):
Around 500
BEng (Pretoria), MEng (Pretoria), PhD (Cambridge), LLB (UNISA), FIEEE CEng
+852 3442 8580
+852 3442 0503
* for JUPAS and non-JUPAS admissions
The rapid and unprecedented evolution of the digital landscape is being driven by transformative technologies like AI, Big Data, and FinTech, revolutionizing industries across the globe. Nevertheless, these advancements introduce novel vulnerabilities and threats, underscoring the critical imperative for cybersecurity professionals. The pervasive shortage of skilled cybersecurity experts continues to persist within numerous businesses worldwide, resulting in a substantial and escalating demand for qualified cybersecurity professionals.
To be considered for admission, you must satisfy the General Entrance Requirements or have obtained an Associate Degree or Higher Diploma in a computing-related discipline, or an equivalent qualification.
For details of the programme’s curriculum structure, please visit the ‘Undergraduate Catalogue’.
The Department of Computer Science was established in 1984, and has evolved from a teaching-oriented department into one that excels in both teaching and research.
The Department launched its first BSc in Computer Studies in 1987 (renamed and restructured as the BSc Computer Science in 2000), followed by the MSc in Computer Science in 1991. The Department also produced its first PhD graduate in 1994.
In addition to offering traditional courses such as foundations of computer science, computer architecture and software engineering, our curriculum exposes students to the latest advances in cloud computing, machine learning, and bioinformatics. Students have the opportunity to undertake a major design and development project in areas such as electronic commerce, virtual reality, multimedia, computer vision, cloud computing, and cybersecurity.
All teaching within the Department is subject to stringent quality assurance procedures. The Department maintains state-of-the-art computing facilities, including a private cloud infrastructure for teaching activities support and a high-throughput computing cluster for computationally intensive tasks involved in various research activities.
The Department's research foci include bioinformatics, cloud computing, data science, evolutionary computation and metaheuristic, information security, machine learning, mobile computing, multimedia computing, software engineering, vision and graphics. Our staff have contributed intellectually and professionally to the advancement of these fields.
We provide a comprehensive undergraduate education with a balanced emphasis on both foundational computer science and systematic cybersecurity training. Ensure that students gain a solid understanding of the cybersecurity principles, practical skills in various security domains, and the managerial knowledge required to oversee or contribute to a cybersecurity team, all built upon a solid foundation of computer science education.
After completing the first two years of full-time study, CS students will take a 9-month IT Professional Internship (ITPP) course in the third year. This structured placement/internship programme enables our students to integrate and apply what they have learnt in class in a real-world environment. Students perform IT-related projects/developments, and learn how to work as a team member in business or government organizations. In the past, we had students who work at international computer vendors, such as Siemens Ltd., Huawei Tech. Investment Co., Limited; at banks such as HSBC and the Bank of East Asia; at the Hong Kong SAR government and related organisations such as the Office of the Government Chief Information Officer, the Hospital Authority, the Housing Authority and other enterprises such as Hongkong Electric, Deloitte China and Hong Kong Exchanges and Clearing Limited. During the placement year, students will take one day off weekly from work to study a number of courses. For more information, please visit the ITPP website.
If time permits, students may in addition opt for additional short-term overseas internships between the ITPP and semester start. For more information, please visit the University’s Career and Leadership Centre website.
Furthermore, for students to broaden their educational horizons, gain language experience and enhance their awareness of different cultures, the Department, College and University offer over 110 credit-bearing exchange programmes with various partner institutions around the world including universities in Australia, Canada, Europe, the US and the Asia-Pacific region. For details on Outgoing Exchange opportunities, please visit the University's Global Engagement Office website.
