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Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University - UCAS

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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.

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

Application codes

Course code:
I100
Institution code:
R36
Campus name:
Main Site - Aberdeen
Campus code:
-

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1
  • Year 2
  • Year 3

Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)

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.

Entry requirements

Standard Qualification Requirements

Minimum Qualification Requirements


English language requirements

TestGradeAdditional details
IELTS (Academic)6Applicants whose first language is not English should have an IELTS of 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent.

Further Information on English language requirements

https://www.rgu.ac.uk/english


Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students
72%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
88%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Republic of Ireland £6930* Year 1
EU £6930* Year 1
Scotland £1820* Year 1
England £6930* Year 1
Northern Ireland £6930* Year 1
Wales £6930* Year 1
Channel Islands £6930* Year 1
International £17720* Year 1

*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.
Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University - UCAS