BSc Cyber Security
About this course
BSc (Hons) in Cyber Security, a computer science degree focused on protecting hardware and software systems from vulnerabilities and malicious threats. The course includes an optional placement year.
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Entry requirements
A level: CCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5 if not held at A Level. IB: 26 to include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level. SQA Highers: BBCC and two further passes to include English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. SQA Advanced Highers: CC at Advanced Higher plus CC at Higher (4 subjects), one of which must be Computing or another numerate subject. English and Maths at National 5 grade C or above if not held at Higher. Irish Leaving Certificate Higher: H3H3H3H3 and two further passes to include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
What students say
Based on about 19 final-year students who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Teaching on my course: 78%
- Learning opportunities: 74%
- Assessment and feedback: 86%
- Academic support: 95%
- Organisation and management: 74%
- Learning resources: 91%
- Student voice: 84%
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Continued on course: 95%
- Left higher education: 5%
What graduates do next
Based on about 6 graduates who answered (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 70%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Further study: 10%
Most common jobs
- Information Technology Professionals: 35%
- Science, engineering and technology associate professionals: 30%
- Web and Multimedia Design Professionals: 10%
- Administrative occupations: 5%
- Secretarial and related occupations: 5%
- Find their work meaningful: 75%
- Feel on track for their future plans: 85%
- Use what they learnt on the course: 65%
Where graduates work (5 years on)
Based on about 115 graduates, across similar courses at this university
- North West: 1%
- East Midlands: 1%
- West Midlands: 3%
- London: 5%
- South East: 3%
- South West: 1%
- Scotland: 85%
- Northern Ireland: 1%
Who gets in
Based on about 25 students who started (a small group: a rough guide only)
- A levels: 45%
- Other HE qualification: 55%
Accreditation & quality ratings
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer.
- Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Questions about this course
How much do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University earn?
The median salary is £28,000 after 15 months, £27,500 after 3 years, £30,500 after 5 years. After five years the middle half of graduates earn between £22,000 and £41,000. The £30,500 median after five years is £5,500 less than the UK median for Computer science.
What do graduates of BSc Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University do next?
90% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
Are students happy with the teaching on BSc Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University?
78% of final-year students were positive about the teaching in the National Student Survey 2025-26.
What grades do I need for BSc Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University?
The typical offer is CCC at A level. The average entrant had 178 UCAS points.
Is BSc Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University accredited?
Yes. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT on behalf of the Engineering Council for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for Incorporated Engineer and partially meeting the academic requirement for a Chartered Engineer. Accredited by BCS, the Chartered Institute for IT for the purposes of fully meeting the academic requirement for registration as a Chartered IT Professional.
Does BSc Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University include a placement year or year abroad?
The course has an optional placement year and an optional year abroad.
How many students continue on BSc Cyber Security at Robert Gordon University?
95% of students continued into their second year, and 5% left higher education.