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Higher National Level 4 Flex – Cyber Security

  Study LevelLevel 4   Course TypeHigher Education   Duration12 Weeks   Start DateJanuary 2025 (+ more)   Study ModePart-time   LocationDavid Hockney Building

  Overview

Delivered through a combination of face-to-face and online delivery sessions, this short course will develop your knowledge and
understanding of cyber threats and vulnerabilities, cyber-defence techniques,
and incident response. You will explore various types of malicious activities, potential targets, and the role
everyone plays in maintaining cyber resilience.

Upon completing this unit, you will have a solid understanding of the principles of cyber security, types of threats, and the protocols used to protect data. 

The module can be taken as a standalone course, or if you wish, you can take another module. All courses carry credits, which count towards a HNC if you wish to qualify in this field.

  Key Info

By completing this course, you will:

  1. Understand key cybersecurity principles and the nature of common cyber threats.
  2. Demonstrate knowledge of network security tools and risk assessment techniques.
  3. Apply cryptographic methods to secure data and understand encryption’s role in cybersecurity.
  4. Conduct basic incident response and digital forensic investigations.
  5. Complete a capstone project showcasing their ability to assess security threats and recommend solutions.

  Qualification Gained: Generic award - no awarding body Non regulated provision, Level 4, ICT for Users
  • Principles of cyber security
  • Cyber threats and attack vectors
  • Security technologies and practices 

The assessment will range between written assignments, group work, and individual and group presentations.

Each module is worth 15 credits.  If you successfully complete one, two or three modules, you will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit (CoUC) upon completion of the individual units.  If you finish 8 units, you will awarded a HNC.  You can progress onto other units, and then onto a HNC or HND.

HE Tuition: £1,000.00 per academic year

This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.

If you have any questions or require any additional information, please contact [email protected]

Disclaimer: Our prospectus, college documents and website are simply here to offer a guide. We accept no liability for any inaccurate statements and are not responsible for any negative outcomes if you rely on an inaccurate statement. We reserve the right to withdraw any programmes or service at any time.

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This course is delivered in partnership with

CompTIA

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