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Robert Gordon University
Garthdee House
Garthdee Road
Aberdeen
AB10 7QB
Cyber Security
- Bachelor of Science (with Honours)
- 5 Years
- Full-Time
- 7 September 2027
- Undergraduate
- Main Site - Aberdeen
- Awarded by:
- Robert Gordon University, Aberdeen
Course summary
The Cyber Security degree provides students with the knowledge and skills to secure and protect critical information systems to the high professional standards demanded by industry. Students will study the different ways that computer software and hardware systems can be vulnerable to attack and gain practical skills in how to defeat malicious threats. This will form the basis for a career as a professional cyber security specialist who can work effectively to protect critical systems from being compromised by internal and external threats. The course, with its strong emphasis on practical security applications, is designed to equip you for a career at the forefront of developments in cyber security.
Modules
Assessment method
You will be taught using a combination of teaching and learning methods, including lectures, tutorials, computing laboratories, workshops, seminars, practical work, industrial placement (where appropriate), integrative real-world project work, student-centred learning and private study.
You will study four modules each term and each module involves around three hours of class teaching per week. Most modules will consist of one hour of lectures delivered to the whole class, plus a further two-hour laboratory taught to a small group of about 20-24 students.
Professional bodies
Professionally accredited courses provide industry-wide recognition of the quality of your qualification.
- BCS - The Chartered Institute for IT
- Engineering Council
How to apply
Apply by
13 January 2027
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I100
- Institution code:
- R36
- Campus name:
- Main Site - Aberdeen
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
- Year 3
Entry requirements
Typical qualification requirements
A levelCCC
To include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level.
T LevelM
Preferably to be held in a Computing related discipline.
HNC (BTEC)P
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry.
HND (BTEC)P
Relevant HND may be considered for entry.
UCAS TariffNot accepted
Scottish HNCPass
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry
Scottish HNDPass
Relevant HND may be considered for entry.
Scottish HigherBBCC
To include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Applicants who have successfully completed two Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing and another numerate subject, may be eligible for year 2.
Access to HE DiplomaMerit: 45 Pass: 15
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit in a Computing discipline.
Scottish Advanced HigherABB
Applicants who have successfully completed 2 Advanced Highers including Computing and another numerate subject may be eligible for entry to year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma ProgrammeOffer: 26
To include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM
Must be held in a relevant subject.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)Pass
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)H3H3H3H3
To include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
Entry requirements for students joining after Year 1: A relevant HNC or HND from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 2 or 3 subject to meeting requirements.
Minimum Qualification Requirements
Typical qualification requirements
Scottish Higher CCCC
To include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Applicants who have successfully completed two Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing and another numerate subject, may be eligible for year 2.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. |
We accept a variety of in-country and secure English language tests. Find out more at the URL providedhttps://www.rgu.ac.uk/english
Contextual admissions
Universities and colleges consider more than grades when assessing applications and may make offers based on a range of criteria. Learn more about contextual offers.
RGU is fully committed to widening participation to extend access to learning and enable talented individuals from under-represented groups, particularly those from deprived areas, to achieve their ambitions through higher education, whatever their circumstances.
Historical entry grades data
This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).
It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.
Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
Per year tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1820* | |
| England, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9535* | |
| EU & International | £18940* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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