Cyber Security MSc is a postgraduate degree at Robert Gordon University, based in Aberdeen, taught full-time over 16 months.
About this course
The MSc Cyber Security degree is certified by the National Cyber Security Centre and will equip you for an exciting career in this fast-paced and ever-changing field. You’ll learn how to design and maintain secure information systems and networks, and you will gain the knowledge and skills to prevent, protect and minimise cyber security threats and incidents.
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.
Study Options
This course is available in 4 study options:
Duration: 33 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 16 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 36 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Aberdeen
Duration: 12 Months
Qualification: MSc
Location: Aberdeen
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- MSc
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 16 Months
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Aberdeen
- Scheme
- Postgraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ