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Top Up Degree Cyber Security and Emerging Technologies (Level 6 BSC (Hons) Open University)

Open University
Computing & IT

Course Overview

This course is aimed at students who have already completed a Foundation Degree or other level 5 qualification in Cyber Security, Software Development, Computing, or Information Technologies. It will focus on emerging technologies and research in the Cyber Security industry. It will help you develop critical thinking and research skills introducing key technologies such as AI, Blockchain and IoT, and will prepare you for working in the industry or future study at Masters level. You will develop your skills in programming and ethical hacking as well as conducting your own research and producing a literature review and dissertation. There are 120 credits (5 modules) enabling the BSc (Hons) degree but it is also possible to exit with a BSc (Ordinary) if 80 credits are achieved. The Project / Dissertation module is worth 40 credits while all other modules are worth 20.
  • Start Date
    1 Sept 2025
  • Study Mode
    Full-Time
  • Duration
    1 Year
  • Campus
    Strand Road

Available Sessions

  • Course
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    Type
    Start Date
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  • Course: Open University Level 6 BSC (Hons) Top Up Degree Cyber Security and Emerging Technologies
    Campus: Strand Road
    Type: Full Time
    Start Date: 01/09/2025
    Fees:
    £2,500 per annum (subject to change)

Course Offering

  • Site location Strand Road

Course Modules

  • Emerging Technologies
  • Advanced Ethical Hacking
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Research Methods
  • Project / Dissertation
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Entry Requirements

UK Requirements

Level 5 Foundation Degree in Computing, Cyber Security, or Software Development

ROI Requirements

NI Level 5 Foundation Degree in Computing, Cyber Security, or Software Development

Additional Requirements Prior to Entry

Attendance at Information Session

Work Placement

None.

What's Next?

Further Study

Masters level courses.

Career Prospects

Cyber Security / Software Development industry professional.

Enquiry

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