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Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Cyber Security & Networks

Entry requirements

Here's what you will need to get a place on the Cyber Security & Networks course at Glasgow Caledonian University.

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Most popular A-levels studied

The Cyber Security & Networks course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Computer networks
Computer and information security
SubjectGrade
Life and Health SciencesC
SubjectGrade
BiologyC
Computer ScienceD
Life and Health SciencesC
MathematicsE
Source: HESA

Course summary

What this course is about

UCAS code: I121

Here's what Glasgow Caledonian University says about its Cyber Security & Networks course.

Study BSc Cyber Security and Networks at GCU and you will study materials direct from the professionally recognised Cisco Certified Network Associate and Cisco Certified Network Professional qualifications. With additional study and assessment, you can go on to become Cisco certified.

Source: Glasgow Caledonian University

Course details

Qualification

Bachelor of Science (with Honours) - BSc (Hons)

Department

Computer, Communications and Interactive Systems

Location

Main Site | Glasgow

Duration

4 Years

Study mode

Full-time

Subjects

• Computer networks

• Computer and information security

Start date

7 September 2026

Application deadline

14 January 2026

Tuition fees

LocationFees
England£9,790 per year
Scotland£1,820 per year
Wales£9,790 per year
Northern Ireland£9,790 per year
Channel Islands£9,790 per year
Republic of Ireland£9,790 per year
EU£15,700 per year
International£15,700 per year

Glasgow Caledonian University student reviews

(4.2)
Based on 16 reviews from Glasgow Caledonian University's students and alumni
5 star
38%
4 star
50%
3 star
6%
2 star
6%
1 star
0%
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2nd year student

3 years ago

Three stars: Good

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Student Union

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Five stars: Excellent

(5)
University life

2nd year student

3 years ago

Two stars: Could be better

(2)
Finance

2nd year student

3 years ago

Four stars: Great

(4)
Support

2nd year student

3 years ago

Five stars: Excellent

(5)
Facilities

2nd year student

3 years ago

Four stars: Great

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Course

National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Glasgow Caledonian University

The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.

The Cyber Security & Networks course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Using the options below, you can see ratings from students who took courses in each of these subject areas at this uni

Computer science
Software engineering

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

69%

low

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

82%

low

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

62%

low

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

62%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

71%

low

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

62%

low

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

76%

low

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

69%

low

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

56%

low

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

69%

low

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

89%

med

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

71%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

80%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

84%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

76%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

80%

low

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

69%

low

How well organised is your course?

49%

low

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

95%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

92%

high

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

95%

high

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

53%

low

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

78%

low

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

67%

low

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

74%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

58%

low

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

62%

low

Select an option to see a detailed breakdown

How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?

82%

med

How good are teaching staff at explaining things?

91%

med

How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?

72%

med

How often is the course intellectually stimulating?

80%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?

78%

med

How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?

80%

med

How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?

86%

med

To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?

82%

med

To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?

78%

med

How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?

89%

med

How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?

92%

high

How often does feedback help you to improve your work?

70%

med

How often have you received assessment feedback on time?

70%

med

How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?

85%

high

How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?

75%

low

How well have teaching staff supported your learning?

90%

med

How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?

73%

med

How well organised is your course?

69%

med

How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?

92%

high

How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?

90%

med

How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?

87%

med

How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?

70%

med

To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?

85%

med

To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?

78%

med

How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?

75%

med

Overall, I am satisfied with the quality of the course.

78%

high

How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?

72%

low

Student information

The Cyber Security & Networks course at Glasgow Caledonian University features content from more than one subject area. Choose an option below to find out about the students taking courses in each of those subject areas at this uni.

Computer networks
Computer and information security
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female12%Male88%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above60%
Number of students315
Mode of study
Full-time97%Part-time3%
Gender ratio
Female15%Male85%
Where students come from
International3%UK97%
Student performance
2:1 or above60%
Number of students440
Source: HESA

Graduate prospects

What graduates do next

We have no information about graduates who took Cyber Security & Networks at Glasgow Caledonian University.

Earnings after graduation

Earnings from Glasgow Caledonian University graduates who took Cyber Security & Networks - or another course in the same subject area.

Computing

Earnings

£25.9k

First year after graduation

£31.4k

Third year after graduation

£35.8k

Fifth year after graduation

Shown here are the median earnings of graduates at one, three and five years after they completed a course related to Cyber Security & Networks.

Source: LEO

Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree

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