Cyber Security Yr 2 of 3 (Foundation Degree)
Open University
Computing & IT
Important Message
Fees must be paid at the time of enrolment, or arrangements should be put in place to pay by instalments. The full fee includes tuition, registration and examination fees (where relevant). Depending on your circumstances you may be entitled to a reduced (concessionary) fee. Reduced fees are applied to the cost of tuition only. Failure to enrol before the Awarding Body deadline may result in you incurring a late fee.
Available Sessions
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
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Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
Completion of Year 1 of 3ROI 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
Additional Information
Core Modules:
Year 1
Networking Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
Programming Essentials (20 Credit Points)
Network Data Security (20 Credit Points)
Cyber Security Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
Year 2
Computing Mathematics (20 Credit Points)
Ethical Hacking (20 Credit Points)
Mobile Devices & Cloud Security (20 Credit Points)
Responsive Incident Management (20 Credit Points)
Year 3
Server Management and Security (20 Credit Points)
Cyber Security Implementation (20 Credit Points)
Work Based Learning or Project Management (Project Management for International Students Only) (40 Credit Points)
Work Placement in year 3 of the part-time programme.
Study progression: Top-up Degree Year.
Future Careers Prospects: Employment in the area of Cyber Security.
Course coordinators: violet.toland@nwrc.ac.uk & james.harron@nwrc.ac.uk
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