Cyber Security (W28)

Designed around state-of-the-art technology and professional practice in the industry, this diploma gives you the ability to critically analyse, develop and apply digital solutions to security examination and digital forensic investigation. You’ll gain an appreciation of tools, techniques and legal requirements and how cybersecurity fits into the wider world of business. These skills and competencies are in high demand and highly valued across the UK and beyond. By studying this qualification, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours employers want for a successful career as a cybersecurity professional.

Key features

• Enhance your employability with a qualification that meets employer-led occupational standards

• Gain career-specific and transferable knowledge and skills

• Build a solid foundation for further study

Course Modules

This cyber security diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll study two 30-credit fundamental computing and IT modules and a 30-credit module that introduces some key areas of technology, plus choose one 30-credit mathematics module to suit your level of mathematical knowledge.

Stage 2: You’ll study four 30-credit modules covering cyber security as well as networking, and web and communication technologies.