This page covers NCC Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security across the departments we work with, including what each asks for and what it charges. It is a 1 Year (Full-time) undergraduate degree, with the specialism widening as you move through the years.
Teaching in Cyber Security is coursework heavy, with lab sessions each week and a substantial individual project in the final stage.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and departments asking more than that usually expect a stronger academic record too. Tuition is £5,450 a year.
If you are comparing this against two or three other courses, send us all of them. We will set the entry terms and the fees side by side.
Entry requirements
Academic
A high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
English
IELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
A sector with a documented skills shortage and government backing, but one where entry roles still expect fundamentals in networking and systems. Home labs, capture-the-flag results and certifications carry real weight.
Roles graduates go into
Security analyst in a SOC
Penetration tester
Security engineer
GRC and compliance analyst
Incident responder
Threat intelligence analyst
Where they work
Security consultancies and testing firms
Banks and insurers
Government, GCHQ and defence
Managed security service providers
In-house security teams
After the course
Certifications are the currency: Security+ and then CISSP for defence, or OSCP for offensive work. NCSC certified degrees help at entry.
University of Central Lancashire
