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PostgraduateMSc

Cyber Security

Robert Gordon University
Aberdeen, Scotland
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16 monthsDuration
£19,630Per Year (Intl)
£1,000Home Fee
N/AContinuation Rate

Course Overview

Offered by Robert Gordon University, the MSc Cyber Security provides a comprehensive postgraduate education in engineering and technology. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 16-month full-time and part-time structure. The MSc Cyber Security degree is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre and will equip you for an exciting career in this fast-paced and ever-changing field. You’ll learn how to design and maintain secure information systems and networks, and you will gain the knowledge and skills to prevent, protect and minimise cyber security threats and incidents. You will have access to state-of-the-art facilities which will ensure you are proficient in the use of modern equipment, principles, techniques, tools and methodologies for the design, implementation, maintenance and recovery of secure... International tuition fees are £19,630 per year, home/UK fees are £1,000 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 £27,000 within three years, and a 85% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Advanced Cryptography and Encryption
Network Security and Defence
Secure Systems Design and Implementation
Cyber Threat Intelligence and Incident Response
Information Security Governance and Compliance
Penetration Testing and Vulnerability Assessment
Applied Cryptanalysis and Security Analysis
Research Methods in Cyber Security
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

Postgraduate RequirementApplicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in Computing or related subject such as Electronics and Information Systems. Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5
PTE Academic61

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

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

£19,630

per year

Total Course Cost (16 months)£39,260

Home Student Fee

£1,000

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

Salary data is not yet available for this course.

💼 Employment Breakdown

90%Working
10%Seeking Work
75%Professional Jobs
Official Data

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About Robert Gordon University

Robert Gordon University offers Cyber Security as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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