Higher Level Apprenticeship in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics
You will complete a Foundation Degree in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics along with work related qualifications over a three-year period. The Foundation Degree (FD) in Cyber Security and Digital Forensics is aimed at meeting the local demand of Cyber Security experts in Northern Ireland. It will cover a range of computing specialisms allowing successful students to follow different career paths.
Academic Year: 2023/24
Course Code: 11069
Campus: Bangor, Downpatrick, Lisburn
Study Type: Part-Time
Education Level Higher Education
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Course Structure
The Foundation Degree consists of 40 credits (normally 2 modules) per semester in Year 1, Year 2 and Year 3.
This programme is based on a hybrid learning model with a focus on face-to-face delivery.
Modules include:
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Systems
- Programming Fundamentals
- Incident Response Web Technologies and Applications
- Network Infrastructure
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- IoT Security
- Innovative Delivery of Mobile Applications
- Work-based Learning
Contact Hours
Contact Hours
7 hours' contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.
Mandatory Additional Study
Maximum of 3 hours per week average over the academic year.
Personal Study
- 19 hours maximum studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.
Entry Requirements
General Entry Requirements
The general entry requirements below identify the minimum qualifications needed to apply for the programme.Other qualifications will be considered on an individual basis on application.
You are required to upload a copy of your qualification certificates to show how you meet the entry requirements for the programme prior to enrolment.
Applications will also require successful completion of the admissions process.
GCSE/ Level 2 Requirements
- GCSE grade C/4 in English Language, or Level 2 Certificate in Essential Skills Communication, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
AND
- GCSE grade C/4 in Mathematics, or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
AND
- 2 at GCSE level (grades A*-C*/9-4), or equivalent in an approved alternative qualification.
UCAS
A minimum of 48 UCAS points:
- A levels OR
- Level 3 Diploma
Access Diploma
- Access to Higher Education Diploma with an overall average of 45+%
English Language Requirements for International students:
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level
- B2 IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
- PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English
Equivalent qualifications include:
- Grade C (or above) in GCSE English
- Successful completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language
- Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)
- ESOL Level 2
Tier 4 Students:
- SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)
Admissions
- Successful completion of the admissions process
APEL
- Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning. Further details on APEL can be found in the admissions section
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Where will it take me?
How will it make me more employable?
Additional Costs
Accreditation
Course Modules
Modules include:
- Computational Mathematics
- Computer Systems
- Programming Fundamentals
- Incident Response
- Web Technologies and Applications
- Network Infrastructure
- Cloud Security
- Network Security
- IoT Security
- Innovative Delivery of Mobile Applications
- Work-based Learning
Terms & Conditions
Students will be required to comply with SERC's Terms & Conditions of study.
We strive to ensure the description of courses on SERC's website and in publications is accurate. However, for various reasons there may be occasions when the College may need to change arrangements or be unable to deliver classes due to circumstances such as reduced funding. If there are insufficient numbers applying for a course it may not be viable to deliver the class.
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This project is part funded through the Northern Ireland European Social Fund Programme 2014 – 2020 and the Department for the Economy.
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