Open University · Distance learning
Cyber Security (E96)
Advance into the rapidly expanding field of cyber security by building specialist knowledge and professional confidence through this postgraduate diploma. You’ll explore core topics such as information security and digital forensics, developing your technical,…
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The Open University · Computing
Advance into the rapidly expanding field of cyber security by building specialist knowledge and professional confidence through this postgraduate diploma. You’ll explore core topics such as information security and digital forensics, developing your technical, analytical and investigative skills in real-world contexts. Ideal for security professionals, engineers, or analysts aiming to enhance their credentials and strengthen their impact, the qualification offers a pathway into advanced roles or a route to top up to an MSc. You’ll gain a recognised postgraduate qualification and the capability to drive security initiatives and respond to evolving threats. Key features of the course - Bring together theory and practice, drawing on your background and experience - Build a platform for further research studies - Study a broad range of cyber security topics relevant to career needs and professional interests
Getting in
As the university states it
There are no entry requirements for this qualification. Although this qualification has no entry requirements, we recommend you have: a UK honours degree (or equivalent) in a computing discipline or relevant industry experience minimum IELTS (International English Language Testing System) scores of Reading: 5.5 Writing: 5.5 Speaking: 5.5 Listening: 5.5 Overall: 6.0.
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