BSc (Hons) Graduate Apprenticeship Cyber Security at Glasgow Caledonian University

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Graduate Apprenticeship is a fully funded degree-level qualification for people employed in cyber security roles. It is accredited by BCS and covers cloud and networking technologies, forensics, ethical hacking and physical cyber systems, using CISCO, AWS and Encase technologies. Delivery is blended learning in Glasgow.

Duration: 4 years | Intake: September 2026 | Study mode: blended learning (graduate apprenticeship) | Location: Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

Apprentices study the theory behind computer attacks and the practical skills to counter them, including cloud and networking technologies, digital forensics, ethical hacking and physical cyber systems.

Career pathways

Apprentices work in roles such as network engineer, IT support analyst, information security trainee, SOC analyst and cyber security analyst.

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Application information

Entry requirements

Applicants must be in full-time employment in a role matching the programme, with employer support and a supporting letter from the employer, and must live and work in Scotland in the same field. New employees applying from school: UCAS Tariff 96; Scottish Higher BBCC or equivalent including a Higher in Maths, Computing or a Science. Selected Foundation Apprenticeships count as equivalent to a Higher at B; a Modern Apprenticeship at SCQF level 6 in a relevant discipline equals two Highers at B. Applicants with prior work experience and professional qualifications may be considered through Recognition of Prior Learning, which can also give advanced entry. A SAAS Graduate Apprenticeship application form is also required.

Intake: September 2026

Duration: 4 years

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