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This course is designed around the requirements of Cyber Security in the Northern Ireland industry. Learners will gain the knowledge, understanding and skills to design and implement cyber security solutions. Additionally, 'soft' skills will be developed in teamwork, communications, professional practice and time management.
Please see link to OU Regulations for validated awards of the Open University here
Download the full programme specification here
Cyber Security focuses on Networking Skills\Techniques that are used by real world industry to ensure security of systems. Focus of learning will include, Incident management and risk, penetration testing, scripting, security etc.
You will have an opportunity to undertake professional qualifications in Cisco Cyber Security Essentials and Cyber Ops, Comptia A+, Network+ and Security+ which are highly sought after and recognised by industry.
Students are required to undertake a Work Based Learning module or Project Management module as part of their studies.
Mode of Study and Duration:
Full Time: 2 Years - 2 Semesters per Year
Part Time: 2 Years - 3 Semesters per Year
All applications will be individually considered. Successful applicants must have normally studied at level 3 or above for a minimum of two years. Applicants should possess a minimum of five GCSEs grades A, B, C that should include English and Maths or other equivalent qualifications in addition to one of the following:
Where an applicant does not hold the formal academic requirements for entry to the programme but can demonstrate relevant experiential learning across a range of industries, they may apply for admission through the College Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning (APEL) process. In such cases, contact the Course Director for the programme who will advise further.
In the event of over-subscription entry criteria may be enhanced. Refer to general entry requirements.
Full Time Course -Entry Requirements for International Students:
International students must meet the general entrance requirements for admission to any College First Degree, Foundation Degree or Higher National Diploma.
Students, for whom English is not their first language, must demonstrate their competence in written and spoken English at IELTS – Academic 6.0, with minimum 5.5 in all four elements of the test.
Assessment is by the use of coursework assignments with some module examinations throughout the duration of the course.
The articulation route for successful graduates from the Foundation Degree in Cyber Security and Networking Infrastructure allows for progression onto university degree courses in computing related disciplines subject to individual course requirements including:
BSc (Hons) Computing Science (Top-Up) (Validated by The Open University).
Employment opportunities may also exist on successful completion.
Teaching Delivery StatementThe teaching and learning strategy within this programme will comprise of a range of delivery methods such as face to face, online and blended. All methods used have the full agreement of students, external examiners and awarding body partners.
Tuition Fees
2023/24 fees:
Full-Time: £2,700 (payable on an annual basis)
Part-Time: £265 per 20-credit module. £530 for 40-credit Work Based Learning module
For 2024/25 fees, please refer to our Fees and Charges Policy on the College website.
International Student Fees:
Full-Time: £6,500 (payable on an annual basis)
During your course you may be required to purchase course text books and incur additional costs for printing, photocopying and binding. The overall additional costs incurred to support your studies may be in the region of £250 per year.
P6032EF10A
Session Code
2 Year(s)
Duration
Higher Education
Mode of Study
16
Hours per Week
30
Number of Weeks
Interview Required
23/24
Academic Year
11/09/2023
Start Date
Subject to Timetable
Day/s
Heather.Ellison@swc.ac.uk
Coordinator(s)
Total Annual Fee £2,700.00
Total Concessionary Fee N/A
Fees Payable Each Year
**Am I eligible for concessionary fees?
P6032EP10A
13
45
Total Annual Fee £1,590.00
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