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NCC Level 6 Cyber Security and Networking – Equivalent to B.Sc (Hons)

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Course Overview

NCC Level 6 Cyber Security and Networking, Top-up degree is delivered online by NCC Education. The degree is validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan).

NCC Level 6 Cyber Security and Networking Entry Requirements

  • The NCC Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security (L5DC CS)
  • Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Network Engineering)
  • Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Cyber Security)
  • ATHE Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Computing + 3 EC Council units
  • OTHM – Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Information Technology + 3 EC Council units
  • SQA- Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking
  • SQA – Higher National Diploma Cyber Security
  • Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Cyber Security
  • Any similar qualification approved by NCC Education and UCLan

About the University

The university is registered by Royal Charter in the UK and regulated and inspected  by the Quality Assurance Agency for Higher Education (QAA)

  • Ranked in the top 7% of all worldwide universities according to the Center for World University Rankings (CWUR, 2022)
  • Topped the 2020 Student Welfare League table for investment in student support services

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Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security

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The Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security (L5DCS) / Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security) (L5DC CS) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey. This builds upon the knowledge gained during the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).

This qualification is designed to develop the specialist skills necessary to protect and secure data systems from ever-increasing threats in today’s evolving digital society.

A balance of academic and vocational learning will provide students with the necessary knowledge and skills essential in many cyber-security job roles.

Why choose Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security

NCC Education’s Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security is:

  • Regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Qualifications and Credit Framework – Qualification Number 600/3055/0. The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a credit-based qualifications framework, allowing candidates to take a unit-based approach to building qualifications. For more information click here.
  • Quality assured and well established in the UK and worldwide.
  • Recognised and valued by employers and universities worldwide.
  • A pathway qualification for candidates who wish to complete the NCC Education degree journey. The Level 5 Diploma in Computing is equivalent to the second year of an IT degree in the UK university system. On successful completion, candidates will be able to complete the final year of a degree at one of the many universities that recognise NCC Education qualifications, or pursue a career in the IT industry.

Objective

Candidates will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects in order to provide them with the necessary knowledge and skills to play a significant role in IT organisations.

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Short Course in Cyber Security

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Short Course in Cyber Security

Short Course in Cyber Security will provide learners with the underlying theory and practical skills required to secure networks and to send data safely and securely over network communications (including securing the most common Internet services). This module provides a look at the technologies employed to secure a network. It is designed to provide learners with knowledge of the fundamental principles and techniques employed in securing information and networks.

The module will allow learners to assess the security risks inherent in computer networks and the technologies that can be employed to counter such risks. It covers cryptographic algorithms from a mathematical point of view, including practical examples of breaking codes.

Once the learners have knowledge of the different types of algorithm, cryptographic protocols are introduced for accomplishing a varied set of tasks, including authentication, secure message exchange, digital signatures, etc. Other aspects of network security are then dealt with, such as access control devices and firewalls, VPN, NAT, malware, vulnerability assessment, Intrusion Detection Systems (IDS), etc.

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