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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Aberdeen
Full Time
SEP-25
4 - 5 Years
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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)
Main Site - Aberdeen
Full Time
SEP-25
4 - 5 Years
Select a an exam type
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.
Exam type
A levelA level:
CCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Higher:
BBCC Grades / Points required
Scottish Advanced Higher:
ABB Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
M:45,P:15 Grades / Points required
Foundation Apprenticeship (SCQF Level 6):
Pass Grades / Points required
HNC (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
HND (BTEC):
P Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
26 Grades / Points required
Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017):
H3,H3,H3,H3 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
DMM Grades / Points required
Scottish HNC:
Pass Grades / Points required
Scottish HND:
Pass Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
To include English and Maths at GCSE grade 5/C if not held at A Level.
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.
Applicants who have successfully completed 2 Advanced Highers including Computing and another numerate subject may be eligible for entry to year 2.
Pass 60 credits to include 45 at Level 3 at grade Merit in a Computing discipline.
May be accepted in combination with SQA Highers
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry.
Relevant HND may be considered for entry.
To include a pass in Standard Level English and Maths at grade 4 or above if not held at Higher Level.
To include English and Maths at grade O3 or above if not held at Higher.
Must be held in a relevant subject.
Relevant HNC may be considered for entry
Relevant HND may be considered for entry.
Preferably to be held in a Computing related discipline.
Students living in
England
£6,930 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£1,820 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£6,930 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£6,930 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£6,930 per year
Students from Channel Islands
This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.
£6,930 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£17,720 per year
Students from International
£17720 Per year
