Cybersecurity
The course aims to create and prepare future professionals in the area of cyber security, whilst enhancing the learner’s technology knowledge and skills. The course will provide a broad-based learning environment that prepares graduates, who have successfully achieved the Foundation Degree, to either follow a productive career as professionals in the cyber security industry or to proceed to a higher academic qualification.
| Award Name | Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 |
|---|---|
| NFQ Classification | |
| Awarding Body | Open University |
| NFQ Level |
| Award Name | NFQ Classification | Awarding Body | NFQ Level |
|---|---|---|---|
| Degree - Foundation at UK Level 5 | Open University |
Duration
2 years full-time.
Entry Requirements
48 UCAS point – (APEL applicable) – any of the below qualifications acceptable: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology; Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Information Technology; Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Computing; Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing; Access Diploma/Degree (General). Other nearby colleges offer Level 3 OCR Qualifications and successful students will also be able to apply to the FdSc Cyber Security. OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT; OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT.
Additional Requirements Prior to Entry: Attendance at Information Session.
Careers / Further progression
Further Study
Top-up Degree Year
Career Prospects
The Foundation Degree in Cyber Security is aimed at individuals who intend to follow either a professional or academic career pathway in the area of Cyber Security.
Further information
Start Date: 09/09/2024.
Strand Road Campus
£2,500 per annum (subject to change).
Applications are now open for Higher Education Courses 2024-25. To apply online please see "Application Weblink".
Course Overview
The course aims to create and prepare future professionals in the area of cyber security, whilst enhancing the learner’s technology knowledge and skills. The course team who will be involved in delivering the programme is committed to cultivating learners to develop their personal and professional technological skills and promote a lifelong learning ethos in the area of cyber security. The course will provide a broad-based learning environment that prepares graduates, who have successfully achieved the Foundation Degree, to either follow a productive career as professionals in the cyber security industry or to proceed to a higher academic qualification.
Areas to be studied will include:
• Equip students with a knowledge and understanding of the theory and principles underlying modern cyber security.
• compare, analyse and evaluate a range of techniques, theories and methods applied to the development of applications and solutions.
• Develop students’ abilities in the evaluation, selection, application and integration of a range of tools and facilities.
• Develop students’ ability to carry out a programme of supervised work within a team.
Course Modules:
YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Networking Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Programming Essentials (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Network Data Security (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Cyber Security Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Computing Mathematics (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Ethical Hacking (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Mobile Devices & Cloud Security (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Responsive Incident Management (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Server Management and Security (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Cyber Security Implementation (20 Credit Points)
YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Work Based Learning or Project Management (Project Management for International Students Only) (40 Credit Points)
Work Place in year 2 of the FT and year 3 of the PT programme.
Give us a call
Our campus can be contacted by phone:
Strand Road: 028 7127 6000