BSc (Hons) Cyber Security
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Course 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.
Key highlights
- Builds skills to prevent, protect against and minimise cyber threats
- Prepares you to handle cyber security incidents
- Designed to make graduates industry ready
- Option to add a one-year placement
Entry requirements
- Scottish Highers: BBCC — and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above
- GCSE: 5 — to include English, Mathematics
- International Baccalaureate: 26 — to include to include a pass in S
- Scottish Advanced Highers: CC — plus
- A-level: BBC — to include to include Computing or another numerate subject
- Scottish Highers: CCCC — minimum (widening access) offer; and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above
- HNC / HND — minimum (widening access) offer; from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3 subject to meeting requirements
Scholarships
Alumni Discount
A 20% discount is provided exclusively on tuition fees and not to any associated course costs.
Up to 20% of feesInternational Students Emergency Fund
The fund aims to help students with basic living costs such as food, utilities and rent.
RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount
Self-funding students paying an international fee joining in the September 2026 intake who pay their deposit will receive an additional £500 discount.
Up to £500RGU Golf Scholarship
Up to £8,500 per year
RGU International Student Discount for Undergraduate Students
£2,000 discount on each year of study of undergraduate tuition fees.
Up to £2,000RGU SPORT Scholarship
Financial assistance is awarded to support travel, training, equipment and competition expenses accrued during the academic year.
Vice-Chancellor's Undergraduate Scholarship
Careers this course leads to
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Penetration Tester
- Security Operations Centre Analyst
- Incident Response Analyst
- Information Security Consultant
- Network Security Engineer
Cost of study
UK/Home: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK) | International: £18,940
Admission
Applications are made through AHZ at no cost. Share your transcripts, English test scores and personal statement, and your AHZ Counsellor will review your profile, submit your application to Robert Gordon University, and guide you through interview, offer, CAS and visa — right up to enrolment.
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