Programmes

B.Sc. Cyber Security — NUC CCMAS curriculum. 49 courses across four levels with practical training in the Cyber Security Lab, two SIWES placements, and a two-semester final-year project.

49Courses in catalogue

120Minimum for graduation (UTME)

4 yrsDuration (UTME entry)

2SIWES placements

440Current enrolment

Academic programmes

Undergraduate & postgraduate

BSc Cyber Security

A CCMAS-aligned degree covering cyber strategy, digital forensics, ethical hacking, cloud security, and enterprise governance — with laboratory work, SIWES placements, and a final-year project.

Duration: 4 years (UTME) · 3 years (Direct Entry)

Programme structure

Four-year progression

The curriculum is organised by level and semester under NUC CCMAS. Each year builds on the last toward advanced practice and the final-year project.

Level 100

Foundations

Core mathematics, statistics, physics, and introductory computing — plus first exposure to cyber security fundamentals and information systems.

Level 200

Cyber security core

Cyber strategy, cybercrime law, digital logic, programming, and SIWES I — building defensive and analytical skills.

Level 300

Advanced defence

Digital forensics, biometrics, big-data security, AI, and SIWES II — applied labs and enterprise security practice.

Level 400

Capstone & leadership

Threat intelligence, ethical hacking, cloud security, vulnerability assessment, and the two-semester final-year project.

Curriculum focus

What you will study

Courses are grouped into thematic areas that reflect the department's curriculum focus and graduate outcomes.

Security fundamentals

Confidentiality, integrity, availability, authentication, and security policy.

SLU-CYB 132 SLU-CYB 205 SLU-CYB 208 CYB 201

Digital forensics & investigation

Evidence handling, investigation methods, and biometrics.

CYB 305 CYB 302 CYB 304

Offensive & defensive operations

Ethical hacking, vulnerability testing, threat intelligence, and cloud security.

CYB 405 CYB 408 CYB 403 CYB 404

Enterprise & governance

Risk analysis, security models, privacy, and business/industry security.

SLU-CYB 407 SLU-CYB 409 CYB 406 CYB 407

Software & systems

Programming, algorithms, databases, and software engineering for security tooling.

COS 202 SLU-COS 203 CSC 309 SLU-COS 401

Professional practice

Entrepreneurship, SIWES placements, research methods, and final-year project.

ENT 211 CYB 299 CYB 399 CYB 497 CYB 498

Quick reference

Credit units by level

Level 100: 30 units per session (15 first semester · 15 second semester)
Level 200: 28 units per session (15 first semester · 13 second semester)
Level 300: 23 units per session (10 first semester · 13 second semester)
Level 400: 24 units per session (13 first semester · 11 second semester)

C = Core · E = Elective · Total programme units (UTME): 123 · Minimum for graduation: 120 (UTME) / 90 (Direct Entry)

Curriculum

Entry pathways & handbook

The curriculum follows NUC CCMAS and the departmental student handbook. Students complete core and GST courses, two SIWES placements, and a two-semester final-year project.

JAMB UTME — five O'Level credits including English Language, Mathematics, and Physics (or equivalent science subject)
Direct Entry — A'Level, NCE, ND, or HND in relevant fields; minimum 90 credit units for graduation
Transfer or special admission subject to Senate approval

Apply Now Student resources Browse course catalogue

Graduation requirements

Academic policies

Students must pass all core (C), faculty, and GST courses and complete both SIWES placements.
Minimum graduation load: 120 credit units (UTME) or 90 credit units (Direct Entry), with CGPA ≥ 1.00.
Course registration is completed online each semester via the student portal.
Full course descriptions, prerequisites, and academic regulations are in the departmental handbook.

Career pathways

Where graduates work

Security analyst, penetration tester, forensic investigator, SOC operator, and cyber governance specialist across public and private sectors.