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UndergraduateBachelor of Science (with Honours)UCAS: I100
Cyber Security
Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, Scotland
0 yearsDuration
£18,300Per Year (Intl)
£26,000Avg. Graduate Salary
85%Satisfaction
Course Overview
Offered by Robert Gordon University, the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security provides a comprehensive undergraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application. 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. International tuition fees are £18,300 per year, home/UK fees are £7,220 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 £27,500 within three years.
What You'll Learn
Fundamentals of Computer Security
Network Security and Defence
Cryptography and Encryption
Systems and Operating System Security
Web Application Security
Secure Software Development
Penetration Testing and Ethical Hacking
Cyber Threat Analysis and Response
UCAS Code:I100
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
Entry Requirements
📋 Academic Entry Requirements
| A-Level | CCC To include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level. |
| International Baccalaureate | 26 points To include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. |
🗣️ English Language Requirements
| Test | Overall | L | R | W | S |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| IELTS Academic | 6 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 | 5.5 |
| PTE Academic | 61 | — | — | — | — |
L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking
Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£18,300
per year
Total Course Cost (12 months)£18,300
Home Student Fee
£7,220
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 — Robert Gordon University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £22,000 | £26,000 | £34,000 |
| 3 years | £20,000 | £27,500 | £32,000 |
| 5 years | £22,000 | £30,500 | £41,000 |
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▼ 14% below UK average salary
This course
£27,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary 5 years after graduation▼ Close to UK average salary
This course
£30,500
UK average
£32,000
Salary trend: ↑ up £3,000 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
85%Working
5%Work & Study
85%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
Subject-level averageNational Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only
81%
Overall
Teaching on my course
85%Learning opportunities
76%Assessment and feedback
84%Academic support
90%Organisation and management
75%Learning resources
83%Student voice
72%Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
74%National Student Survey via Discover Uni.
Estimated Data
Source: Subject-level average for this provider
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About Robert Gordon University
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