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NCC Education - Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security

Gain a global network and connect with top organisations through our customisable one-year programme.

Duration

12 Months

Language

English

Credit

120

Mode

Flexible

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Build an academic foundation that would stand the test of time in a school system that works with you!

Every firm endeavours to ensure that its data is safe-guarded every minute of the day. A tech team that is well-trained and holds a powerful base of knowledge is a need of the hour for them. NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security is curated to build such a cohort of talented students. With 6 different modules, candidates gain an understanding of computing as well as cyber security. The topics range from network security threats to computer forensics. Students study IT professional issues, ethical hacking and information security assessments.

Furthermore, they grasp a detailed explanation of the use of object-oriented techniques for the development of software while they understand working of software quality. There is a field of elements that determine the development, deployment, maintenance and efficiency of computer systems. Under elective subject ‘professional issues in IT’, they study about these elements and the problems they give rise to. Coming from different walks of life, learners unite to learn and develop a valuable skill set to compare systems analysis models and to examine them in the wider context of the Internet.

Enrol today to get an opportunity to learn about one of the most favoured subject combinations – computing and cyber security – from industrial experts.

Why choose NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security?

  1. Regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Qualifications and Credit Framework
  2. Well recognised and appreciated by employers and universities in the UK and worldwide
  3. Quality program taught by industrial experts 
  4. A pathway qualification for candidates to enter the final year of a UK bachelor’s degree program in business

About NCC Education

NCC Education is a UK awarding body, active in the UK and internationally. Originally part of the UK National Computing Centre, NCC Education has been offering Higher Education into Business & IT qualifications since 1966.

With centres in over 40 countries and academic managers worldwide, the awarding body endeavours to employ the latest technologies for learning, assessment and support. NCC Education is regulated and quality assured by Ofqual (the Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in England.

Modules

NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security follows 6 study units (5 core and 1 elective)

  1. Business IT Project: (Unit 1 core)
  2. Information Systems Analysis: (Unit 2 core)
  3. Network Security Threats and Defence Mechanisms: (Unit 3 core)
  4. Computer Forensics and Incident Investigation: (Unit 4 core)
  5. Ethical Hacking and Information Security Assessments: (Unit 5 core)
  6. Professional Issues in IT (1 elective)
  7. Analysis, Design and Implementation: (2 elective)

Assessment

NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security is internally assessed and externally verified by NCC Education. Assignments and examinations are used to evaluate the programme learning outcome of the students. Assignments are aimed at understanding a student’s potential to demonstrate his/her knowledge alongside practical skills which are relevant to the situation. With an examination or written test, teachers can evaluate a student’s excellence in one particular domain. Examinations assess a student’s capability to recall information, demonstrate understanding and solve problems in individual units. On the whole, both cognitive and practical competence are evaluated.

Academic progression

Advanced entry to the last year of BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Networking (Top-Up) at University of Central Lancashire, delivered by NCC Education

Entry Requirements

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