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Bachelor of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics

Highline College

Des Moines, United States
2 years
English
On campus
Bachelor

About the program

A two-year applied bachelor's degree in cybersecurity and digital forensics.

Program highlights

Internship available: no
Placement support: yes
Work during study: yes
Post-study work rights (1 year): yes
PR pathway friendly: no

What you will learn

Develop foundational and applied understanding of Applied Science in Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics. Practice critical evaluation and communication in the subject. Apply relevant academic or professional methods in appropriate contexts.

Career outcomes

Entry-level positions in data recovery services
Businesses
Government and law enforcement agencies

Curriculum

Two-year upper-division programme after an associate degree. Courses build breadth and hands-on practice in protecting systems
Networks
Digital devices and the internet of things
With a focus on digital forensics and cybersecurity investigations.

Entry requirements

Academic

Age 16 or older
Completed international application
Proof of English proficiency (or English-medium secondary transcript or school letter)
Passport copy
Bank statement showing at least 23
700 USD (2026) for one academic year
An associate degree (AAS or AA) or equivalent prerequisites for the chosen BAS.

Accepted academic background

Normally an associate degree (AAS or AA) or equivalent in the field (for example Paraeducator or related for Elementary Education), Entry prerequisites per programme page.

Language tests

IELTS 5.5
TOEFL iBT 54
Duolingo 90
PTE Academic 42

Documents you’ll need

Academic Transcripts
English Language Test Results (if applicable)
Passport Copy (if required).

How to apply

Check entry requirements and quarterly deadlines (international. Highline. Edu/future-students/dates/). Confirm the associate-degree prerequisites on the BAS page
Then Apply through the institution's admissions portal international. Highline. Edu/application and pay the 54 USD fee. Upload passport
Home address
Proof of English or English-medium transcript
A bank statement under 6 months old showing 23
700 USD (2026)
your educational plan. Receive the acceptance letter and I-20
Then pay the SEVIS fee. Apply for the F-1 visa. Arrive up to 30 days before start. Attend mandatory orientation. Insurance is billed with tuition.

Other costs

Tuition per year	$23,000 USD
Application fee	$54 USD
Deposit	$500 USD

Program details

Campus	Des Moines (main campus)
Faculty or school	STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering & Math)
Department	Cybersecurity and Digital Forensics
Teaching language	English
Credit value	60
Study pace	Fixed
Post-study stay	1 year
Scholarship note	_

Intakes and deadlines

Program starts
April 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
12 days left
Program starts
January 2027
Apply by
25 Nov 2026
12 days left

Frequently asked questions

The program takes 2 years.