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Overview
At the Robert Gordon University studying the MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security will provide you with the core computing and cyber security knowledge and skills required to work within a technical IT environment. Throughout the course, content is complemented by practical work, undertaken in state-of-the-art facilities, using tools and techniques to allow you to match software solutions to the needs of businesses.
This practical element will enhance your theoretical understanding by developing real-world problem-solving skills; enhancing your employability as a graduate.
Job Prospects
As a graduate of this you could go on to work in a wide variety of IT careers, for example, to work as a Software Engineer, Applications Developer, Business Analyst, Database Developer, Web Developer, Network Manager and Administrator. You could also go on to pursue a career in research or academia.
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.
The university is 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.
Programme Structure
Courses include:
- Data Management
- Object-oriented Programming
- Intranet Systems Development
- Data Visualisation and Analysis
- Computer Ethics and Law
- IT Infrastructure and Service Management
- Network Switching and Routing
- Information Security Management
- Data Warehousing
Key information
Duration
- Full-time
- 12 months
- Part-time
- 28 months
Start dates & application deadlines
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
- StartingApplication deadline not specified.
More details
Deadlines are agreed for individual courses. Make sure you apply in time to be sure of your chance of a place.
Language
English
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 88
Credits
180 alternative credits
Delivered
On Campus
Disciplines
IT Security Cyber Security View 200 other Masters in Cyber Security in United KingdomAcademic requirements
GPA Lower Second Class
English requirements
IELTS 6
TOEFL® IBT 88
Other requirements
General requirements
- Applicants normally hold a 2:2 undergraduate honours degree or its equivalent in any NON-Computing discipline.
- Applicants with a lower degree classification and / or relevant work experience will be considered on a case by case basis.
Tuition Fee
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International
14950 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 14950 GBP per year during 12 months. -
National
5500 GBP/yearTuition FeeBased on the tuition of 5500 GBP per year during 12 months.
National
- PT: £2,750 per year
Rest of UK and EU
- FT: £6,920
- PT: £2,750 per year(1&2), £1,420 year 3
International
- PT: £5,610 per year (1&2), £3,730 year 3
Living costs for Aberdeen
729 - 1069 GBP /month
Living costs
The living costs include the total expenses per month, covering accommodation, public transportation, utilities (electricity, internet), books and groceries.
Funding
Studyportals Tip: Students can search online for independent or external scholarships that can help fund their studies. Check the scholarships to see whether you are eligible to apply. Many scholarships are either merit-based or needs-based.
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