Course name: MBA Advanced Diploma – in Diploma in Cyber Security – Level 7
No. of units:
DCS701 to DCS705
Qualification:
Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security - 610/3596/8
Course option
£5,500 / £7,900/ £8,500
About This Course
The aim of the QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security is to offer learners an advanced knowledge of the industry by deepening their awareness of cyber threats, vulnerabilities, and security technologies.
The core objective of the Qualifi Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security qualification is to equip learners with the underpinning knowledge, understanding and skills required for a career in the cyber security sector.
The QUALIFI Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security aims to give learners the opportunity to:
- Gain a recognised qualification from an internationally recognised Awarding Organisation.
- Develop research and critical thinking abilities to carry out independent cyber security research.
- Develop competence in security management (risk assessment, compliance, and governance)
- Gain in-depth knowledge of network security, digital forensics, ethical hacking, and cloud security.
- Develop an understanding of ethical and legal aspects relating to privacy, compliance, and the legal frameworks that regulate cyber operations.
Examples of University Progression
- University of Sunderland – On Campus
- Anglia Ruskin University
- Coventry University
Progression routes:
• Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations.
• University for University’s entry level (Year 2)
• Employment in an associated profession.
- advanced levels of higher education learning
- prepare learners for employment; and
- support a range of senior IT and Digital, Data and Security roles in the workplace.
Entry Requirements
- Learners who possess qualifications at Level 4 and/or;
- Learners who have some technical and risk management work experience in a computing or
security business environment and demonstrate ambition with clear career goals; - Learners who possess a Level 5 qualification in another discipline and want to develop their
careers in cyber security and/or risk management
Approved Centres are responsible for reviewing and making decisions as to the applicant’s ability to
complete the learning programme successfully and meet the demands of the qualification. The initial
assessment by the centre, will need to consider the support that is readily available or can be made
available to meet individual learner needs as appropriate.
The qualification has been designed to be accessible without artificial barriers that restrict access, for this qualification applicants must be aged 20 or over.
Entry to the qualification will be through centre interviews and applicants will be expected to hold a Level 6 qualification. In certain circumstances learners who have relevant industry knowledge may be gain entry to the qualification.
In the case of applicants whose first language is not English, then IELTS 6 (or equivalent) is required.
International qualifications will be checked for appropriate enrolment to UK higher education postgraduate programmes where applicable. The applicants are normally required to produce two supporting references, at least one of which should preferably be academic.
Recognition of Prior Learning
Recognition of Prior Learning (RPL) is a method of assessment (leading to the award of credit) that
considers whether learners can demonstrate that they can meet the assessment requirements for a unit.
through knowledge, understanding or skills they already possess, and so do not need to develop through a course of learning.
Diploma in Cyber Security is a Level 7 Qualification made up of 6 units equating to 120 credits. All units are 20 credits in value. Each 20-credit unit approximates to a TQT of 200 hours incorporating 120 hours of GLH. 120 credits equate to 1200 hours of TQT.
Awarding Body
Qualification
Qualification Numbers: Level 7 Diploma in Cyber Security - 610/3596/8
Course Details
Unit Aim The aim of this unit is for learners to develop their understanding of cryptography, the different cryptography tools and how and when these tools are used.
All unit grading is shown on the qualification transcript.
QUALIFI Level 2 Diploma Business Beginners in Cyber Security is pass/fail.
Pass mark is 40% for each unit.
QUALIFI Level 3 Diploma in Cyber Security Management and Operations is pass/fail.
Pass mark is 40% fo reach unit.
Level 4 and Level 5 qualifications are graded:
Fail – 0-39%
Pass – 40%-59%
Merit – 60% – 69%
Distinction 70%+
Learners’ assessments will be marked internally by the approved centre and will be subject to external moderation by QUALIFI prior to certification.
Learning Outcomes:
- Understand key cryptographic principles and modes
- Understand the standards, regulations and laws that apply to business and government organisations in relation to encryption
- Understand the core principles of digital investigations
- Apply the types of tool that support professional digital investigations at a strategic level
- Plan for an investigations and forensics teams
- Understand the physical and human resources required to manage a major suspected cyber security incident
- Apply Business Continuity Management to major incident planning and response
- Understand the role senior leaders and strategic leadership
- Evaluate the management streams and performance monitoring mechanisms that relate to information security
- Understand how data protection legislation impacts considerations of strategy-setting and strategic leadership
There are mandatory and optional units for this qualification. All units cover a number of topics relating to learning outcomes. Each unit has the equivalency of 20 credits.
Units
Mandatory
- Fundamentals of Cyber Security
- Network, Infrastructure and Systems Security
- Applications of Cyber Security
- Security Management and Governance
- Cryptography
The rationale of the Diploma is to provide a career path for learners who wish to develop their core capabilities within the cyber security and risk management sector. The outcome of the Diploma, which is a recognised UK Qualification, is for learners to develop the cyber security skills required by organisations globally. It is also to provide a pathway via learner credits and potential direct entry into related Level 7 Cyber Security and/or Risk Management Degree programmes. All QUALIFI programmes create learning that advances the thought leadership of organisations, offering conceptual and practical insights that are applicable in the companies of today and tomorrow.
Furthermore, we look to develop the cyber security team leaders, managers and leaders of the future through the creation and delivery of learning appropriate for that industry. The qualification will:
- advanced levels of higher education learning
- prepare learners for employment; and
- support a range of senior IT and Digital, Data and Security roles in the workplace
On completion of this course students have the opportunity to complete an Degree programme from a range of UK universities. With level diploma, you are qualifying for university year 3 for degree.
University of Gloucestershire
Anglia Ruskin University
University of Bolton
University of Sunderland
Westcliff University
Northampton University
University of Derby
And More:
To enrol onto the level 5 programme, you must be either.
a) a university graduate who is over 18 years old, or
b) a non-university graduate over 24-year-old, and with at least five years of managerial experience.
All course material, including online modules and written assignments.
Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
Dedicated student support
Access to an online social learning forum
Assignment marking and feedback.
FREE TOTUM student discount card
FREE laptop*
FREE access to Our Hubs
The fee for the level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security course is £3,800.
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card.
- Bank transfer.
- Interest free monthly instalments
- PayPal
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