Undergraduate diploma · Level 5
Cyber Security
Extended Diploma · Level 5 · 240 credits · Awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body
- Duration
- 10 months
- Study mode
- Online
- Credits
- 240
- Level
- Level 5
- Course fee
- £4,250
Accredited and awarded by an Ofqual regulated awarding body in England.
Course overview
The Undergraduate Diploma in Cyber Security prepares students for one of the fastest-growing and most critical fields in the modern digital economy. With cyber threats becoming increasingly sophisticated, demand for skilled professionals has never been greater.
Delivered entirely online over 10 months through our learning management system (LMS), this Level 5 programme, which includes Level 4, covers the core principles of information security, network defence, ethical hacking, risk management and digital forensics. Students graduate with both the technical grounding and strategic awareness needed to protect organisations in an ever-evolving threat landscape.
This programme is suitable for those with an interest in technology and security who wish to launch or advance a career in the cyber security sector or to progress to a full undergraduate degree.
Modules
| Module | Credits |
|---|---|
| Fundamentals of Cyber Security | 20 credits |
| Networking and Communications Security | 20 credits |
| Ethical Hacking and Penetration Testing | 20 credits |
| Digital Forensics and Incident Response | 20 credits |
| Risk Management and Compliance | 20 credits |
| Cryptography and Data Protection | 20 credits |
| Cloud Security | 20 credits |
| Malware Analysis and Threat Intelligence | 20 credits |
| Cyber Law and Ethics | 20 credits |
| Security Operations and Monitoring | 20 credits |
| Identity and Access Management | 20 credits |
| Research Methods in Cyber Security | 20 credits |
Entry requirements
- A Level 3 qualification (A-Levels, BTEC, Access to HE or equivalent) or relevant work experience
- Mature applicants (21+) without formal qualifications may be considered on the basis of professional experience
- English language proficiency: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent (for international applicants)
Career outcomes
- Cyber Security Analyst
- Information Security Officer
- Penetration Tester
- Network Security Engineer
- Digital Forensics Investigator
- Risk and Compliance Analyst
- SOC Analyst
- IT Security Consultant
University progression
Graduates can progress to the final year of a UK Honours degree in Cyber Security or Computing.
Typical progression routes
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security Top-Up
- BSc (Hons) Computing & IT