Overview

With the dramatic increase in high-profile cyber security incidents reported in the media, the demand for highly skilled security professionals is growing significantly as businesses across the globe seek to protect their networks and data. Our diploma in Cyber Security provides you with a critical understanding of information governance and assurance, combined with technology risk management practices.

In addition to developing the key skills for handling security incidents, you will learn how to identify new and existing threats and the methods by which to reduce them.

Key facts

develop key skills which are highly in demand by employers
Enhance your ability to handle and minimise security threats and incidents
Understand information governance and assurance
Also available online and part-time

How will I be taught and assessed?

Throughout the course, you will be able to trial new approaches and processes in a safe environment, working on real- life scenarios and case studies.

Teaching on this programme is delivered through tutorials, lectures and practicals, totaling between 12-13 hours per week. You will also be expected to engage in independent study, around 29 hours per week.

You will be assessed using a mix of coursework and exams.

You'll be taught by experienced lecturers and academics who use their industry experience to demonstrate how the theories you will learn translate in to real life situations.

Technology Enhanced Learning (TEL) is embedded throughout the course with tools e-Learning Portal and electronic reading lists that will guide your preparation for seminars and independent research.

Careers and further study

For those with high career aspirations, this programme can give you an extra edge in today's competitive job market. Graduates from the programme will be equipped to work in a variety of careers in the IT industry or to progress to academic or research orientated careers. Job roles, including roles in leadership and management, could include working in, for example, software engineering, network design and management, network security, artificial intelligence or IT consultancy.