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Cybersecurity (Level 5 Foundation Degree - Open University)
Open University
Computing & IT
Important Message
Applications for Further Education courses 25/26 Now CLOSED!
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Open University Level 5 Foundation Degree CybersecurityCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 08/09/2025Fees:
£2,500 per annum (subject to change)CLOSED
Course Offering
- Site location Strand Road
Course Modules
- YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Networking Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Programming Essentials (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Network Data Security (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Cyber Security Fundamentals (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Computing Mathematics (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 1 Level 4 Module: Ethical Hacking (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Mobile Devices & Cloud Security (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Responsive Incident Management (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Server Management and Security (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Cyber Security Implementation (20 Credit Points)
- YEAR 2 Level 5 Module: Work Based Learning or Project Management (Project Management for International Students Only) (40 Credit Points)
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
48 UCAS points (APEL applicable) plus GCSE Grade C or above English Langauge and Mathematics (or equivalent).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
Work Placement, 12 weeks, in year 2 of the FT and year 3 of the PT programme.