Course summary
This programme is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of cyber security concepts, practices, and skills. It is typically intended for individuals who want to pursue a career in the field of cyber security, which involves protecting computer systems, networks, and data from attacks, threats and unauthorised access. The pathways at both Level 4 and Level 5 are mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Occupational Standards, professional body standards and vendor-accredited certification (where appropriate) and can provide professional status and progression to direct employment.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
YEAR 1 Units U1: Programming U2: Networking U3: Professional Practice U4: Database Design & Development U5: Security U6: Planning a Computing Project (Pearson Set) U10: Cyber Security Plus one additional L4 15 credit unit. YEAR 2 Units U16: Computing Research Project U17: Business Process Support U30: Applied Cryptography in The Cloud U31: Forensics U32: Information Security Management Plus two additional L5 15 credit units
Assessment method
Candidates are assessed by a variety of methods, including case studies, assignments, presentations and work-based projects. You will be provided with details of the assignment requirements for each Unit. Students will be encouraged to engage with personal and professional development, gaining formative feedback on progress towards Unit outcomes, and developing knowledge and competence in the discipline. Summative assessment is mainly through coursework. Students will evidence their progress through written academic essays and reports, or practical activities, which will vary according to each individual Unit assessment requirements. Each Unit will carry more than one assessment task to meet the learning outcomes and criteria for the Unit as a whole. There are no summative written exams for this course, however in some Units, your knowledge may be formatively assessed through in class tests.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
31Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- HTCS
- Institution code:
- O12
- Campus name:
- Welwyn Garden City Campus
- Campus code:
- 2
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
We cannot accept applications from International Students.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5600 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5600 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5600 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5600 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Oaklands College
St Albans Campus
Hatfield Road
St Albans
AL4 0JA