Overview
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 networks and information systems.
You will understand legal requirements and current standards around information security, satisfying the demands of industry and IT providers for well-rounded computing practitioners who are experts in their holistic understanding of security issues.
Job Prospects
The Cyber Security course offered at Robert Gordon University prepares you for a career in cyber security. Job roles include: IT Security Engineer, Digital Forensics Analyst, Network Manager, IT Security Auditor, IT Risk Specialist and E-business Security Analyst. The course also prepares students for research careers by providing the skills necessary of an effective researcher. Suitable MSc graduates may continue to PhD programmes within the school.
Aberdeen is home to many multinational oil and gas companies and associated suppliers such as mainstream software houses, IT providers to major oil-related companies, specialist software consultancies, and venture capital start-ups, so graduates can seek employment locally.
RGU is also involved in a number of commercial collaborations on a local, national and international scale with organisations such as BP, British Geological Survey, Wood Group PSN, Accenture, WIPRO and many Aberdeen-based software development companies, and you may benefit from the university’s links with some of these companies when it comes to securing employment.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Network Switching and Routing
- Information Security Management
- Security Testing
- Systems Programming And Security
- Professional Development and Research Skills
- Incident Management And Forensics
- Database And Web Security
- Network Security
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 28 months
Start dates & application deadlines
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Credits
Delivered
Campus Location
- Aberdeen, United Kingdom
Disciplines
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Academic requirements
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Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants 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.
Tuition Fees
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International Applies to you
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Domestic Applies to you
Applies to youCitizens or residents5890 GBP / year≈ 5890 GBP / year
Additional Details
- Rest of UK and EU students full-time: £8150 per year
Part-Time per year:
- National: £2860 per year
- UK and EU students: £3060 per year
- International: £6910 per year
Living costs
Aberdeen
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
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Scholarships Information
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