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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I121

Cyber Security & Networks

Glasgow Caledonian University
Glasgow, Scotland
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4 yearsDuration
£15,700Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
67%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Offered by Glasgow Caledonian University, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Networks 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. Study BSc Cyber Security and Networks at GCU and you will study materials direct from the professionally recognised Cisco Certified Network Associate and Cisco Certified Network Professional qualifications. With additional study and assessment, you can go on to become Cisco certified. International tuition fees are £15,700 per year, 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 a median graduate salary of £26,500 within three years, a 80% continuation rate, and 75% of graduates in employment or further study.

What You'll Learn

Network Fundamentals and Architecture
Cybersecurity Principles and Threats
Routing and Switching Essentials
Cryptography and Information Security
Network Security Implementation
Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing
Enterprise Network Design
Cyber Security Management and Compliance
UCAS Code:I121
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

A-Level

CCC

including Maths or Computing or a Science subject

International Baccalaureate

26 points

including either Computer Science or Maths at grade 4 Year 2 Entry: 30 points including 2 subjects at HL to include Computer Science or Maths plus Maths or Computer Science at SL

UCAS Points96

🗣️ 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

£15,700

per year

Total Course Cost (4 years)£62,800

Home Student Fee

£1,820

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.

📊 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

70%Working
5%Studying
15%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 & Networks as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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