Cyber Security and Networking

The FdSc Cyber Security and Networking has been developed in partnership with employers, reflecting local and national demand for Cyber Security professionals. This programme has been mapped to the IfA HTQ ST1021 standard (Cyber Security Technologist).

Cyber Security Technologists all require an understanding of security concepts and technology and how to mitigate risks arising from threats. The specific tasks undertaken vary depending on what needs to be achieved by the team at any particular time. Some tasks may be very technical, others may be more analytical, business or user focused. All roles in this occupation work to achieve required cyber security outcomes in a legal and regulatory context in all parts of the economy. They develop and apply practical knowledge of information security to deliver solutions that fulfil an organisations requirement.

The broad purpose of the occupation is to apply an understanding of cyber security to protect organisations, systems, information, personal data and people from attacks and unauthorised access.

This programme has been designed to give you a step off point after two years with a Foundation degree, but we provide a BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking (Top up) for those applicants wishing to achieve a full degree.

Year 1
Students must take 120 credits from the modules in Year 1.

Year 1 Compulsory Modules
Students must take 120 credits from the modules in Compulsory Modules.

Module Code Module Title
UFCFSM-15-1 Business Security 15 Credits
UFCE4N-15-1 Computer Networks and Protocols 15 Credits
UFC4EP-15-1 Database Development 15 Credits
UFCFQM-30-1 Fundamentals of Software Development 30 Credits
UFCEHX-15-1 Operating Systems and Networks 15 Credits
UFCFRE-30-1 Web Technologies and Platforms 30 Credits

Year 2
Students must take 120 credits from the modules in Year 2.

Year 2 Compulsory Modules
Students must take 120 credits from the modules in Compulsory modules.

Module Code Module Title

UFCEHV-15-2 Cyber Threat Analysis 15 Credits
UFCE53-30-2 Cyber Security Forensics 30 Credits
UFCEHT-30-2 Introduction to Ethical AI 30 Credits
UFCF9R-15-2 Project Management 15 Credits
UFCF8R-30-2 Webapp Development 30 Credits

This programme has a mixture of assessments designed with industry to develop the skills that industry need. Please see the module specification on the website for a complete breakdown.

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

• Course does not award QTS