Cyber Security

Robert Gordon University

Postgraduate MSc Full-time 16 Months Computer science

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:

Part-time

Duration: 33 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 16 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Part-time

Duration: 36 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 12 Months

Qualification: MSc

Location: Aberdeen

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Course Details

Qualification
MSc
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
16 Months
Start Date
2025

2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ

Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Aberdeen
Scheme
Postgraduate
Subjects
Computer science