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BSc (Hons) Cyber Security

Robert Gordon UniversityAberdeen, United Kingdom
Level
Undergraduate
Duration
4 years / 4 years + 1 year placement
Mode
Full-time
Subject
Engineering
Location
United Kingdom
IELTS
6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

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Overview

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.

Entry requirements

Scottish HighersBBCC · and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above
GCSE5 · Subjects: English, Mathematics
International Baccalaureate26 · Subjects: to include a pass in S
Scottish Advanced HighersCC · plus
A levelsBBC · Subjects: to include Computing or another numerate subject
Scottish HighersCCCC · minimum (widening access) offer; and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above
HNC / HNDminimum (widening access) offer; from one of our partner colleges will be considered for entry into Year 3 subject to meeting requirements

English language requirements

IELTS6.0 overall, no part below 5.5

IELTS 6.0 overall, with no component lower than 5.5

Fees

International students: £18,940

UK students: £1,820 (Scotland), £9,535 (rest of UK)

Start dates

January (Entry via International College), September

Application deadline

29 January (UCAS equal consideration deadline)

Campus

  • Aberdeen, United Kingdom

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47 countries

Undergraduate

Academic

High School Graduation Diploma with GPA of 2.8 or above on a 4 scale plus one of the following: A SAT score of 1000/1600 with a minimum of 500 in each component; OR ACT (American College Test) score with 24 or higher 3 related Advanced Placements (APs) tests with grade 4 or higher TASC (Test Assessing Secondary Completion) and HiSET |(High School Equivalency Test) and GED (General Education Development Test) can be considered as equiv to High School diploma with 2.8/4 GPA Associate Degree is equivalent to HNC - advanced entry subject to School and module match Year 2 Entry: High School Graduation Diploma - GPA of 3.3 from final year or above on a 4 scale plus one of the following: A SAT score of 1200/1600 with a minimum of 580 in each component; OR ACT (American College Test) score with 27 or higher: OR 3 related Advanced Placements (APs) tests with grade 4,4,5 or higher

English language

Most undergraduate courses require an IELTS score of 6.0, with a minimum of 5.5 in each area. Some courses require a higher English language score. Always check the relevant course page and our English Language Requirements page before applying.

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Scholarships at Robert Gordon University

7 for this level
  • Alumni Discount20% of fees
  • International Students Emergency Fund
  • RGU Early Deposit Payment Discount£500.00 (US$ 646)
  • RGU Golf Scholarship
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TuitionGBP 18,940
Visa application, from outside the UKGBP 558
Health surcharge, first year how it is chargedGBP 776
First year in totalGBP 34,326

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Aberdeen, Scotland, United Kingdom

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