Overview

The MSc Information Technology with Cyber Security course offered at the Robert Gordon University 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 increase 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.

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

Starting 2025-09-16 00:00:00
- Apply before 2025-09-02 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-07-05 00:00:00 , International
Starting 2026-01-20 00:00:00
- Apply before 2026-01-03 00:00:00 , National
- Apply before 2025-10-23 00:00:00 , International

Language

English

IELTS

6

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TOEFL^® IBT

80

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Credits

180 alternative credits

Delivered

On Campus

Disciplines

Cyber Security View 206 other Masters in Cyber Security in United Kingdom

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Academic requirements

GPA

Lower Second Class

English requirements

IELTS

6

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80

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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.

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Additional medical costs (i.e. dental)
Repatriation, if something happens to you or your family
Liability
Home contents and baggage
Accidents
Legal aid

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Tuition Fee

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International

18420 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 18420 GBP per year during 12 months.
National

5720 GBP/year

Tuition Fee

Based on the tuition of 5720 GBP per year during 12 months.

National

PT: £2860 per year

Rest of UK and EU

FT: £8150

PT: £3060 per year(1&2), £2030 year 3

International

PT: £6910 per year (1&2), £4600 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

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