What will I learn?

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.

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.

Which department am I in?

School of Computing, Engineering and Technology

Study options

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£17,720.00 (19,30,704) per year

Accommodation - (Single ensuite room )49 Weeks - 8,036.49 (09/09/23 – 17/08/24)

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Garthdee

Garthdee House, Garthdee Road,

Aberdeen,

AB10 7QB, Scotland, United Kingdom

Full Time (4 Years)

Tuition fees

£18,300.00 (19,93,898) per year

This is a fixed fee

Start date

September 2026

Venue

Main Site - Aberdeen

Garthdee House,

Garthdee Road,

Aberdeen,

AB10 7QB, Scotland, United Kingdom

Entry requirements

For international students

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. IELTS - 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5, or an equivalent. TOEFL iBT - 80 (Writing 17, Speaking 20, Listening 17, Reading 18), PTE Academic - 56 with no band less than 51

*There may be different IELTS requirements depending on your chosen course.