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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University, United Kingdom

Programme overview

The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security degree from Robert Gordon University will equip you with the knowledge, skills and experience to prevent, protect and minimise cyber security threats and incidents. Cyber security professionals are in high demand across the world, and this course will ensure you are industry ready. You will learn from accredited Cisco Instructors, who deliver the theoretical and practical aspects of the course, how software and hardware systems are vulnerable to attack, and gain practical skills in how to defeat malicious threats.

Faculty: School of Computing, Engineering and Technology  |  Duration: 4 years full-time; 4 years + 1 year placement full-time  |  Study mode: full-time  |  Intake: January (Entry via International College); September  |  Location: Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

What you will study

You will take part in a multidisciplinary Foundation Year to understand the breath of subjects offered by the School, to form a community of practice beyond your course, and to be equipped with the right technical knowledge for the more advanced years of your course. In your first year, you will get to grips with the fundamentals of programming devices, as well as the basics of problem solving and modelling. On this course, you get to kickstart your creative, practical and professional development with practical IP networks.

Career pathways

The course prepares you for a career in as a Cyber Security Specialist. There is a large and growing demand for graduates who have the ability to secure computing networks and protect the critical information systems of businesses and government organisations.

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Entry requirements

Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: BBCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. GCE A Level Year 1 entry : CCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A Level. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 and two further passes to include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher. IB Diploma Year 1 entry: 26 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. Year 2 entry QS/SQA Advanced Higher: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), one of which must be Computing or another numerate subject. English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. GCE A Level: BBC to include Computing or another numerate subject at Higher. GCSE English at grade 5 or above is required if not held at A Level. Minimum Entry Requirements The minimum entry requirements for widening access applicants are: Year 1 entry QS/SQA Higher: CCCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Applicants from Partner Colleges A relevant HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3 subject to meeting requirements. DegreeLink Alternative Qualifications We welcome applications from those with equivalent qualifications to those stated, including SVQs/NVQs, access programmes, Foundation Apprenticeships and overseas qualifications. Applications from students with non-standard qualifications or work experience will be considered on an individual basis. UCAS code: I100.

Domestic applicants: GBP 1,820 a year (2026/2027). Scottish students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

International applicants: GBP 18,940 a year (2026/2027). International students, full time on campus, over 4 years (same fee each year) Source

Intake: January (Entry via International College); September

Duration: 4 years full-time; 4 years + 1 year placement full-time

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