Overview

At Robert Gordon University studying the BSc Cyber Security (Hons) 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.

Upon graduating, you will be ready for a successful career as a professional cyber security specialist who can work effectively to protect critical systems from internal and external threats, across a wide range of industries.

Job Prospects

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.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

Problem Solving and Modelling

Exploring Computing Devices

Creative Design

Internet Security and Performance

Web Design Technologies

Digital Graphics Techniques

Key information

Duration

Full-time
- 48 months

Start dates & application deadlines

Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00

Application deadline not specified.
Starting 2026-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-31 00:00:00

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

480 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Campus Location

Aberdeen, United Kingdom

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 183 other Bachelors in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

We are not aware of any specific GRE, GMAT or GPA grading score requirements for this programme.

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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Other requirements

General requirements

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/C 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.

Student insurance

Make sure to cover your health, travel, and stay while studying abroad. Even global coverages can miss important items, so make sure your student insurance ticks all the following:

Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

17720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 17720 GBP per year during 48 months.
National

1820 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 1820 GBP per year during 48 months.

Rest of UK and EU Students

£6930 per academic year

Living costs for Aberdeen

729 - 1069 GBP /month

Living costs

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Funding

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