Graduate from the University of Lancashire
The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking Top-up Degree is delivered online by NCC Education and is a natural progression from NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security. The final year is awarded by the University of Lancashire.
Course Overview
The programme equips graduates with the knowledge, technical skills, and interpersonal skills required for the design, implementation, management, and security of modern computer systems.
It prepares students to work as professionally minded cyber security practitioners able to meet responsibilities and challenges within the cyber security industry.
Through NCC Education’s partnership with CompTIA, graduates may be offered the opportunity to achieve an additional professional IT certificate in either Cyber Security (CySA+) or Cloud Infrastructure (Cloud+).
Career Opportunities
- Security Analyst
- Security Engineer
- Security Consultant / Specialist
- Database Administrator
- Systems Analysis
- Systems Design
Study Details
- Delivery Method: Online via weekly video lectures, tutorial exercises, discussion forums and live chat sessions
- Study includes interaction with subject experts and other international students
Entry Requirements
- NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security (L5DC CS)
- Pearson HND in Computing (Network Engineering)
- Pearson HND in Computing (Cyber Security)
- Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security
- SQA Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking
- SQA HND Cyber Security
- Any similar qualification approved by NCC Education and the University of Lancashire
Qualification Structure
Students study five core units:
- Advanced Database Management Systems
- Corporate Communication Systems Management
- Cloud and Virtualisation Security
- Cyber Security Management
- Information Systems Projects
Academic Progression
Graduates with relevant management experience may also be eligible for entry onto NCC Education Level 7 Diploma in Business Management, which can support progression to MSc qualifications.
Graduates may also continue related MSc study options through the University of Lancashire.