Cyber Security, Short Course | Part time online | University of Essex Online | United Kingdom
8 months
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4143 GBP/full
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About

This Cyber Security PG Cert programme from University of Essex Online introduces you to a number of essential topics such as: key trends and developments within cyber security; fundamentals of network security and information security governance principles; an inter-disciplinary perspective involving psychology that considers the human factor in cyber security challenges.

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Overview

The Cyber Security PG Cert programme from  University of Essex Online is delivered completely online, it is easy to develop skills in this sought-after area while continuing in your current role. At the end of your course, there will be the opportunity to progress onto a PG Dip or the full Masters.

Why we’re great

  • This Cyber Security course from University of Essex Online considers not just the technical skills, but also risk mitigation within cyber security.
  • There’s no need to download lots of different software packages – all programming languages are included within the tuition fee and all work is carried out in our online development environment.
  • No need to take a career break – complete this course 100% online and part-time.

Career opportunities:

There is currently a global shortage of computer science professionals and an increasing need for robust cyber security measures, particularly in smaller companies who are most vulnerable to attack. This course will give you a breadth of knowledge and skills to enable you move into this highly sought-after field.

Graduates from this course will be able to succeed in a range of roles such as Entry Level Software Developer, Risk Analyst, Threat Management, Secure Systems Designer/Programmer or Information Systems Administrator.

Programme Structure

Courses include:

  • Launching into Cyber Security 
  • Network Security 
  • Security and Risk Management
  • Secure Software Development 

Key information

Duration

  • Part-time
    • 8 months

Start dates & application deadlines

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The deadline for completing applications is a week before the start date, but we recommend preparing and submitting in advance of your chosen intake.

Credits

60 alternative credits

Delivered

Online

Academic requirements

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Academic entry route (if not eligible see work experience entry route)

You must have the following qualifications as a minimum:

  • an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification

Other requirements

General requirements

  • In order to satisfy the academic entry route requirements for our PG Cert Cyber Security, as a minimum you must have an undergraduate degree from an approved institution, equivalent to a UK Honours degree, or a relevant professional qualification.
  • In order to satisfy the work experience entry route requirements for our PG Cert Cyber Security, you must have at least three years’ relevant work experience.

Tuition Fee

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  • International

    4143 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4143 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.
  • National

    4056 GBP/full
    Tuition Fee
    Based on the tuition of 4056 GBP for the full programme during 8 months.

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