BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks Pathway at Glasgow Caledonian University

The Cyber Security and Networks Pathway is an alternative route to the GCU BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networks. Students study an HND (Cyber Security, Computer Networking or Computing Technical Support) at Glasgow Clyde College in Years 1 and 2, then join the GCU degree in Years 3 and 4. The degree is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre and accredited by BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT, with modules aligned to Cisco CCNA and CCNP content.

Duration: 4 years full time  |  Intake: August 2027  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

The degree covers network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking and AI in cyber security, in labs with over 200 Cisco devices, a digital forensics lab and security operations centre facilities, with an optional placement year between Year 3 and Year 4.

Career pathways

Graduates can become Cyber Security Engineers, Security Operations Centre analysts, Network Security Engineers, Digital Forensics Specialists, Penetration Testers, Security Consultants or Forensic Practitioners in technology and IT services, government, law enforcement and private organisations.

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