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Course Overview

Qualification name: Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security (L5DC CS)

Qualification equivalence / pathway: 2nd Year of UK Degree pathway

UK qualification system equivalence: 2nd Year of UK Degree Foundation Degree / Higher National Diploma (HND)? Diploma in Higher Education ?

Assessment: Blended assignments and exams

Awarding body: NCC Education

Recognition: Ofqual, QiW

Curriculum

Units

Students are required to complete six units comprising of Four Specialist units and Two elective units:

Specialist Units Mandatory

• Business IT Project
• Computer Forensics and Incident Investigation
• Ethical Hacking and Information Security Assessments
• Network Security Threats and Defence Mechanisms

Elective Units (Choose 2)

• Analysis, Designs and Implementation
• Artificial Intelligence
• IT Project Management
• Professional and Career Development in IT

Entry Requirements

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the NCC Education L5DC CS course, students must have at least one of the following:

• NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) or the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM).
• A local or international qualification, which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) or the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM) qualifications. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.

English Language Requirements

If a potential student’s first language is not English, they must also reach the English Language requirements of either:

• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5 or above
• Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.

Study Abroad Pathway

Students that complete the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security) (L5DC CS) can enrol onto NCC Education’s final year Cyber Security and Networking top-up degree:

• The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking top-up degree is delivered online by NCC Education and is validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
• Or apply to Year 3 of a university degree programme.