Cybersecurity (Level 5 Foundation Degree Open University)
Open University
Computing & IT
Available Sessions
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 point – (APEL applicable) – any of the below qualifications acceptable:Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology;Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Information Technology;Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Computing;Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing;Access Diploma/Degree (General).Other nearby colleges offer Level 3 OCR Qualifications and successful students will also be able to apply to the FdSc Cyber Security.OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT;OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT.ROI Requirements
48 UCAS point – (APEL applicable) – any of the below qualifications acceptable: Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Information Technology; Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma Information Technology; Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Computing; Pearson BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing; Access Diploma/Degree (General). Other nearby colleges offer Level 3 OCR Qualifications and successful students will also be able to apply to the FdSc Cyber Security. OCR Cambridge Technical Diploma in IT; OCR Cambridge Technical Extended Diploma in IT.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Interview Required
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
Work Place in year 2 of the FT and year 3 of the PT programme.
What's Next?
Further Study
Top-up Degree YearCareer 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.Enquiry
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