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UndergraduateBachelor of ScienceUCAS: I122

Cyber Security and Networks (GCU Pathways)

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£1,820Per Year (Home)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
67%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Glasgow Caledonian University, the BSc Cyber Security and Networks (GCU Pathways) provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Glasgow, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 4-year full-time structure. Begin this degree at college and achieve an HND in two years. Study cyber security with a focus on network infrastructure to ensure protection from cyber-crime. Progress to become a Security Engineer or Analyst. Home/uk fees are £1,820 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 95% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, and a 81% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Network Fundamentals and Protocols
Cybersecurity Principles and Threat Analysis
Linux and Windows System Administration
Network Design and Infrastructure
Cryptography and Data Protection
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Cisco Networking Technologies
Information Security Management and Compliance
UCAS Code:I122
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

Must include A Level in Maths, Computing or Science (Physics preferred). Minimum entry requirement also CCC.

UCAS Points54

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic59

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£1,820

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📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Glasgow Caledonian University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£24,500£26,000£32,000
3 years£18,000£26,500£35,000
5 years£23,000£33,000£45,500

UK subject average: £32,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 17% below UK average salary
This course
£26,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£33,000
UK average
£32,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £6,500 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

75%Working
20%Work & Study
5%Seeking Work
70%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Course-level data

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
67%
Learning opportunities
65%
Assessment and feedback
78%
Academic support
77%
Organisation and management
56%
Learning resources
93%
Student voice
64%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
80%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Official Data

Source: This specific course at this provider

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About Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Caledonian University offers Cyber Security and Networks (GCU Pathways) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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