Course summary

This Level 6 top-up course is validated by Sheffield Hallam University and offers a natural progression from the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing (Cyber Security) or a Foundation Degree (FdSc) in this subject area. The course should appeal to those seeking to further develop skills in penetration testing, system hardening and securing enterprise applications. On this course, you have opportunities to develop a deep understanding of practical cyber security, including key concepts of networks, applications and systems. You will become a cyber security practitioner who understands and can build upon the fundamental principles in providing cyber defences to solve real-world security problems. Your first module will equip you to critically evaluate and apply appropriate security methodologies and principles, to reduce organisational risk. This will require the application of tools and technique to test and audit application vulnerabilities and security threats. In Semester 1 you will also work as part of a team to design, plan and support the development of IT projects by applying the relevant language and tools. This will involve practical exercises, using problems of graded difficulty that will challenge you to develop your skills and collaborate with others. In the second semester, you will develop the skills to apply and manage on-premises and cloud based virtualised computing systems. In groups, students will carry out project planning, systems analysis, design, implementation and critical evaluation to assess your critical understanding of enterprise application management as applied to a set problem. The project module provides consultancy/employer led scholarly research, requiring students to undertake real world enquiry through the exploration of a specific research or consultancy topic. This offers the opportunity to apply their knowledge and develop the skills needed to transition from undergraduate study to the workplace, or further study. Students benefit from a multifaceted learning experience, and the subject is delivered through lectures, hands-on lab sessions, tutorials, practice-based applied learning, teamwork and group-based learning with opportunity for self-study and provision of regular feedback. On completion, students may pursue post graduate study, for example: MSc Computing MSc Cyber Security MSc Information Technology Management The course prepares you for graduate employment and a career in: Information security Incident response analysis Information security analysis Penetration testing Security architecture IT security engineering Security systems administration IT consultancy For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website. Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available. 1 year Full time, 12 hours per week The course is delivered over two Semesters and students will complete 120 credits at Level 6.