Cyber Security Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Course Overview - Cyber Security Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
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. The course, with its strong emphasis on pr...
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. The course, with its strong emphasis on practical security applications, is designed to equip you for a career at the forefront of developments in cyber security.
Course Information
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
4 Years
Start Date
2027-09-07
Campus
Main Site - Aberdeen
Application Details
13 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A03-I98
Institution Code
R36
Points of Entry
Year 1, Year 2, Year 3
Entry Requirements
A level
To include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level.
T Level
Preferably to be held in a Computing related discipline.
HNC (BTEC)
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry.
HND (BTEC)
Relevant HND may be considered for entry.
UCAS Tariff
Not accepted
Scottish HNC
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry
Scottish HND
Relevant HND may be considered for entry.
Scottish Higher
To include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Applicants who have successfully completed two Advanced Highers (or equivalent), including Computing and another numerate subject, may be eligible for year 2.
Access to HE Diploma
offer-merit: 45.0, offer-pass: 15.0
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit in a Computing discipline.
Scottish Advanced Higher
Applicants who have successfully completed 2 Advanced Highers including Computing and another numerate subject may be eligible for entry to year 2.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
To include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be held in a relevant subject.
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6)
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)
To include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| Scotland | £1,820 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands, England, Northern Ireland, Wales, Republic of Ireland | £9,535 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
| EU, International | £18,940 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |
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