The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Fishtail Mountain College is a three-year, full-time undergraduate programme offered at Mustang Chowk, Pokhara. The course is structured across Levels 4, 5 and 6 and combines computing foundations with networking, security operations, ethical hacking, digital forensics, cybersecurity management and cyber threat intelligence.
Fishtail Mountain College is a higher-education college focused on computing and technology programmes. Its academic relationship with the University of Wolverhampton, UK, connects local study in Pokhara with the university partnership under which the college operates its undergraduate computing education.
The Cyber Security programme begins with programming, computing fundamentals, databases, server management and mathematics before moving into more specialised security subjects. In later stages, students study network security, digital forensics, cyber threat intelligence, risk management, advanced networks and project work.
| Field | Details |
|---|---|
| Course Name | BSc (Hons) Cyber Security |
| Level | Undergraduate |
| Study Mode | Full Time |
| Duration | 3 Years |
| Academic Structure | Levels 4, 5 and 6 |
| UCAS Code | I161 |
| College | Fishtail Mountain College |
| Location | Mustang Chowk, Pokhara, Nepal |
| University Partner | University of Wolverhampton, UK |
The programme is designed around both general computing knowledge and cybersecurity-specific study. Students first develop an understanding of programming, computing systems, databases, mathematics and server technologies before progressing into networking and security-focused modules.
This sequence matters because cybersecurity work depends on understanding how computer systems, applications, servers and networks operate. Subjects such as Fundamentals of Computing, Internet Software Architecture and Databases, Server Management and Virtualisation, and Computational Mathematics establish the technical base used in later modules.
At Level 5, the programme moves more directly into cybersecurity through Cybersecurity Architecture and Operations, Computer Networking, Ethical Hacking and Network Security. Full Stack Development and Collaborative Development remain part of the course, keeping software and team-based technical work within the degree.
Level 6 adds Digital Forensics and Investigation, Risk and Cybersecurity Management, Cyber Threat Intelligence and Advanced Networks. Students also complete Project and Professionalism, linking final-level technical study with independent project work and professional practice.
The first year builds a foundation in programming, computing systems, databases, mathematics and server technologies.
Students study:
4CS001: Introductory Programming and Problem Solving
4CS015: Fundamentals of Computing
4CS017: Internet Software Architecture and Databases
4CS012: Server Management and Virtualisation
4MM013: Computational Mathematics
4CS020: Interactive 3D Applications and Academic Skills
Programming and problem solving introduce the logic required for writing and understanding software. Fundamentals of Computing develops broader knowledge of computing concepts, while Internet Software Architecture and Databases covers web-related systems and data organisation.
Server Management and Virtualisation gives the course an early infrastructure component. Computational Mathematics supports the analytical side of computing, while Interactive 3D Applications and Academic Skills combines technical study with academic development.
The second year introduces the main cybersecurity and networking subjects while continuing software development and collaborative work.
Students study:
5CS018: Cybersecurity Architecture and Operations
5CS045: Full Stack Development
5CS032: Computer Networking
5CS035: Ethical Hacking
5CS024: Collaborative Development
5CS031: Network Security
Cybersecurity Architecture and Operations introduces security-oriented system design and operational concerns. Computer Networking provides the network knowledge required for understanding communication between systems, while Network Security focuses directly on protecting those connections.
Ethical Hacking adds a security-testing component to the programme. Full Stack Development keeps students engaged with application development, and Collaborative Development introduces technical work carried out as part of a team.
The final year moves into investigation, cybersecurity management, threat intelligence and more advanced networking.
Students study:
6CS007: Project and Professionalism
6CS010: Digital Forensics and Investigation
6CS032: Risk and Cybersecurity Management
6CS056: Advanced Full Stack Development
6CS031: Cyber Threat Intelligence
6CS029: Advanced Networks
6CS030: Big Data
Digital Forensics and Investigation focuses on the investigation side of cybersecurity. Risk and Cybersecurity Management addresses security from a management and risk perspective, while Cyber Threat Intelligence introduces the study of cyber threats and related information.
Advanced Networks develops networking study further, and Advanced Full Stack Development continues the software-development strand of the programme. Big Data adds study related to large-scale data, while Project and Professionalism provides the final project component.
Applicants must meet the higher secondary education requirement together with the relevant mathematics or computer science requirement and an accepted English-language requirement.
Applicants must meet any one of the following:
NEB 10+2 in any stream with a Year 12 score of 55% or above, or 2.4/4 GPA or above, with a minimum grade of D or above in each subject.
IGCSE with a minimum of three A Level passes with grades D or above.
Indian CBSE/ISC with Year 12 pass and a score of 60% or above.
Where the NEB letter-grading system changes, the minimum grade in each subject follows the minimum acceptable passing grade established by NEB.
Applicants must meet any one of the following:
SEE Mathematics score of 50% or above, equivalent to Grade C+ or above.
NEB Year 12 Mathematics, Applied Mathematics or Business Mathematics score of 50% or above, equivalent to Grade C+ or above.
NEB Year 12 Computer Science score of 60% or above, equivalent to Grade B or above.
Indian CBSE/ISC Mathematics score of 55% or above.
Indian CBSE/ISC Computer Science score of 65% or above.
Applicants must satisfy any one of these English requirements:
NEB Year 12 English score of 50% or above, equivalent to Grade C+ or above.
Indian CBSE/ISC English score of 55% or above.
General Paper at A or AS Level with Grade E or above.
English at A or AS Level with Grade E or above.
Previous study at Level 3 or above where teaching and assessment were conducted in English.
IELTS overall score of 6.0 with at least 5.5 in each component.
ELLT overall score of 6 with no component below 5.
An equivalent accepted English qualification.
The programme covers several connected areas of computing and cybersecurity rather than treating security as an isolated subject.
Key areas include:
programming and problem solving;
computing fundamentals;
databases and internet software architecture;
server management and virtualisation;
computational mathematics;
cybersecurity architecture and operations;
computer networking;
ethical hacking;
network security;
full-stack development;
collaborative software development;
digital forensics and investigation;
cybersecurity risk management;
cyber threat intelligence;
advanced networking;
big data;
project work and professionalism.
This combination allows students to study cybersecurity from technical, operational, investigative and management perspectives.
Practical work is integrated into the wider teaching approach at Fishtail Mountain College. The course includes technical modules in programming, server management, networking, ethical hacking, network security and digital forensics alongside collaborative and project-based study.
Collaborative Development introduces group-oriented technical work during Level 5. At Level 6, Project and Professionalism gives students a final-stage project component in which knowledge developed across the course can be brought together.
The college also connects its computing education with projects, internships and industry exposure through its wider association with Innovate Nepal Group. These activities complement the academic programme and provide additional contact with technology-related work.
The subjects covered in the degree relate to several technical and security-focused career areas. Career titles associated with the programme include:
Cybersecurity Specialist
Security Manager
Cyber and Information Security Analyst
Cyber and Information Security Consultant
Information Security Officer
Computer Forensic Specialist
Technical Computing and Network Staff
These are potential occupational areas connected with cybersecurity study rather than guaranteed job outcomes. Entry into a particular role depends on the employer, required experience, technical ability, additional certifications where applicable and the responsibilities attached to the position.
Students undertake their studies at Fishtail Mountain College in Mustang Chowk, Pokhara. The campus focuses on undergraduate computing education and combines regular teaching with technical assignments, projects, collaborative work and other academic activities.
The college’s computing concentration means Cyber Security students study alongside a broader technology-focused academic setting. Digital learning resources associated with the University of Wolverhampton partnership include online library access, virtual learning resources, digital study materials and academic support tools.
The programme is therefore structured around three connected parts: computing foundations, specialist cybersecurity study and project-based academic work.
The official programme title is BSc (Hons) Cyber Security.
The programme runs for three years of full-time study.
The course is offered at Fishtail Mountain College, Mustang Chowk, Pokhara, Nepal.
The programme progresses through Level 4 in Year 1, Level 5 in Year 2 and Level 6 in Year 3.
Yes. Ethical Hacking is included at Level 5.
Yes. Digital Forensics and Investigation is included at Level 6.
Students study Computer Networking and Network Security at Level 5, followed by Advanced Networks at Level 6.
Yes. Project and Professionalism is included at Level 6.
