Cyber Security

The Open University UK

United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

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Duration4 year(s)

Tuition Fee

GBP 8,980 / Total

Next IntakeFebruary 1, 2024

Cyber Security

About

Our cyber security diploma covers a range of topics, which includes information security, digital forensics and system security concepts. It also incorporates transferable skills applicable to professional development. Cyber security is a growing concern for organisations of all sizes, and the industry is currently experiencing a major skills gap and global demand for cyber security professionals. Our industry-relevant cyber security diploma provides a rigorous approach to the study and application of cyber security. From here, you can progress onto our MSc in Cyber Security.

Key features of the course

Brings together theory and practice, drawing on your own background and experience.
Provides a platform for further research studies.
Enables you to study a broad range of cyber security topics relevant to career needs and professional interests.

The learning outcomes of this qualification are described in four areas:

Knowledge and understanding
Cognitive skills
Practical and professional skills
Key skills

Read more detailed information about the learning outcomes.

Requirements

Entry Requirements

To start this diploma, you will need a UK bachelors degree (or equivalent) in computing, cyber security or a related discipline, or relevant industrial experience in the area of cyber security. If you do not hold a bachelors degree, irrespective of your industrial experience, you will need to study a module from the Postgraduate Certificate in Computing (K22) to demonstrate your ability to study successfully at postgraduate level.

Your spoken and written English must be of an adequate standard for postgraduate study. If English is not your first language, we recommend that you will need a minimum overall score of 6 and minimum score of 5.5 in each of the four components: reading, writing, speaking and listening under the International English Language Testing System (IELTS). Please see the IELTS website for details.

Our badged open course, Succeeding in postgraduate study, will introduce you to the nature of masters-level study. It offers essential preparation for pursuing your learning at this level â€“ and is free.

English Requirements

IELTSMin 6

Career

Career relevance

The modules in the postgraduate cyber security programme are for professional security specialists, computer specialists, engineers, technical managers and scientists who need to develop or update their skills and knowledge in the area of cyber security and gain a recognised qualification to develop their careers. They have been developed to combine theoretical and practical aspects of cyber security, to enable you to become an effective professional in the industry.

In addition, they aim to encourage you, through the provision of appropriate educational activities, to develop study and transferable skills applicable to your employment and your continuing professional development.

Careers and Employability Services have more information on how OU study can improve your employability.

Fee Information

How to Apply

Choose your qualification.
Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
Register for your module online.
Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

When to apply

Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.

Choose your qualification.
Select your first module and review the entry requirements.
Register for your module online.
Pay – see fees and funding for your available options.
Send evidence to us to confirm you meet the entry requirements.

When to apply

Registration is now open for the academic year ending July 2023.
Closing dates vary depending on the modules you choose.

To ensure you have everything in place ready to start your course, please check the module descriptions – there may be preparatory work you need to submit before your module starts.

Cyber Security

The Open University UK

United Kingdom, Milton Keynes

Go to Official Website