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BSc Cyber Security

Robert Gordon University
Full-time4 YearsPlacement YearYear AbroadSubject: Computer Science
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Course Score
B /71
Graduate Salary£26,000
Satisfaction82%
Degree Completion70%
Professional Jobs85%
Meaningful Work100%

Expected Starting Salary

bottom quartile nationally

Typical starting salary for Computer Science graduates

Start
Sep 2027
Graduate
2031
First job
~2032
£26,000
typical starting salary
£22,000
£34,000
Brightest = where most graduates land · fades where fewer earn that amount
· Computer Science graduates nationally earn £21,000–£70,000 (616 courses)

HESA Graduate Outcomes survey · includes all graduates regardless of career path chosen

Where Graduates Work

Top job roles graduates enter after this course

01
Information Technology Professionals
★ Professional
60%
02
Science, engineering and technology associate professionals
★ Professional
15%
03
Finance Professionals
★ Professional
10%
04
Sales occupations
10%

Professional Accreditations

This course is accredited or recognised by professional bodies:

Recognised Professional Body (01101)
01101
Note: 0
Recognised Professional Body (01105)
01105
Note: 0

Student Satisfaction

National Student Survey — 60 respondents (88% response rate)

85%
Teaching Quality
83%
Assessment & Feedback
81%
Academic Support
82%
Organisation
84%
Learning Resources
65%
Student Voice

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🚦 Will I Get In?

Input your predicted A-Levels to see how you compare to last year's accepted students.

Past Accepted Tariffs

80-95
20%
112-127
20%
160-175
10%
176-191
20%
192-207
20%

Entry Qualifications

A-level
50%
Other HE
45%
Degree
5%
Other
5%

Accreditations

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Recognised Professional Body (01101)

01101

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Recognised Professional Body (01105)

01105

AI & Your Career

Based on Anthropic research

61%
Very High Exposure

AI can already perform a significant portion of tasks in this career. Graduates should expect the role to evolve substantially — developing AI-complementary skills will be essential.

Graduate Roles by AI Exposure

72%Information Technology
52%Finance
40%Science, engineering and technology associate
40%Sales

Outcomes

70%
Continuation
85%
Professional Work
100%
Meaningful Role
80%
Career On Track