Overview

This programme recognises that security is a vital requirement of computer-based systems, and with the significant growth in the number of security related incidents and threats, the demand for skills in cyber security is growing rapidly. This new foundation degree will provide the theoretical and practical skills required for cyber security professionals, and will help to develop a strong foundation for those wishing to progress to a relevant top-up degree.

Aims

This programme incorporates industry standard qualifications within modules which aim to help prepare you for lifelong learning in the workplace. You will benefit from our growing employer links as we offer meaningful guest speaker presentations. These sessions will be directly relevant to curriculum content, from organisations including Leighton Group; British Airways; NVIDIA and British Telecom.

Additionally, you are invited to NCD IT which is a closed LinkedIn group with several hundred connections to employers and previous NCD IT students. This provides opportunities for students to communicate directly with high profile employers in the computing, IT and Telecoms industry.
The integration of industry standard CISCO certification CCNA v71,2,3 and CCNA Security and Cyber Operations provides value for money to all students and provides real employability skills for the network management infrastructure security.

The programme aims to meet the complex and organic needs of the computing and IT sector, by providing appropriately trained, qualified and skilled staff with the requisite knowledge, competence and understanding of cyber security threats and protective measures. Upon completion, you will be able to demonstrate innovative thinking, coupled with cognitive and intellectual competencies specific to cyber security roles; network and digital communications; security case development and design good practice; security technology; employment and cryptography; risk assessment and Governance.

You could progress to study BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (Top-up) at New College Durham, or gain employment in a cyber security role.