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Cyber Security (Level 5 Higher Level Apprenticeship)
Open University
Computing & IT
Available Sessions
You may be eligible for funding on this course *
If you are an employer or employee of a NI based company
* Terms and Conditions apply
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- Year 1: Networking Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
- Year 1: Programming Essentials (20 Credit Points)
- Year 1: Network Data Security (20 Credit Points)
- Year 1: Cyber Security Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
- Year 2: Computing Mathematics (20 Credit Points)
- Year 2: Ethical Hacking (20 Credit Points)
- Year 2: Mobile Devices & Cloud Security (20 Credit Points)
- Year 2: Responsive Incident Management (20 Credit Points)
- Year 3: Server Management and Security (20 Credit Points)
- Year 3: Cyber Security Implementation (20 Credit Points)
- Year 3: Work Based Learning or Project Management (40 Credit Points)
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS points (APEL applicable) plus GCSE Grade C or above English Langauge and Mathematics (or equivalent) OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).ROI Requirements
48 UCAS point – (APEL applicable) plus OLC (Grade O4 or above) to include Maths and English; OR APEL (Accreditation of Prior Experiential Learning) may apply for entry (visit www.nwrc.ac.uk/apply for details).Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
For Higher Level Apprenticeship you will be employed by a company relevant to your chosen profession. You can upskill and move to a new job role or a newly recruited employee taking up a permanent contract of employment.
What's Next?
Further Study
Depending on grades achieved there is opportunity to progress onto a OU top-up Degree.Career Prospects
The Foundation Degree in Cyber Security is aimed at individuals who intend to follow either a professional or academic career pathway in the area of Cyber Security. e.g. Cyber Security Analyst: Monitor and protect an organisation’s IT infrastructure from cyber threats. Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker): Test systems for vulnerabilities by simulating cyber attacks. Security Consultant: Advise organisations on best practices for securing their systems and data. Incident Responder: Handle and mitigate security breaches and cyber incidents. Security Engineer: Design and implement secure network solutions to protect against cyber threats.Enquiry
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