Connect cyber security, networks and digital risk with practical analysis and professional development. The published curriculum offers a platform for relevant work or further study.
LondonOn CampusNext intake: January 2027
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For learners building a distinct higher-education certificate or diploma, with further degree progression subject to admissions and credit recognition.
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What you will learn
Published modules
Selected published modules. Options and availability may change between intakes. Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
Professional Practice in the Digital EconomyLevel 4
Innovation & Digital TransformationLevel 4
Cyber SecurityLevel 4
ProgrammingLevel 4
Big Data & VisualisationLevel 4
Networking in the CloudLevel 4
SecurityLevel 4
NetworkingLevel 4
Put it into practice
Illustrative examples based on these subjects; assessed activities are confirmed by the provider.
Illustrative example: Examine simulated access logs and write a risk and protection-measures report for a fictional organisation.
Subject areas
Subject guidance. The exact curriculum for this course variant needs confirmation with the provider.
cyber security, networks and digital risk
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Explore your career potential
Gross annual figures. Region and source are shown for each occupation.
Indicative occupational salaries, not guaranteed earnings after this course.
IT support technician
Related career
Help users resolve hardware, software and connectivity problems.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Demonstrate relevant technical skills and practical projects; vendor or specialist training may strengthen applications. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Builds and maintains websites and web applications.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Builds, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks.
Starting out
£25,500
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£52,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Maintains secure, reliable and accessible organisational databases.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£62,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Computer games testers play games to check that they work as intended and identify problems or ‘bugs’.
Starting out
£24,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£36,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Design accessible, usable and visually coherent websites.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Designs improvements to organisational information systems.
Starting out
£34,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Protects systems and information against security threats.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£76,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Investigates cyber threats using intelligence and technical analysis.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Develop cyber-security, network and analytical skills through technical training and practical projects; complete employer security checks and any required government vetting. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
Starting out
£28,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£65,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Uses statistical and computational methods to solve data problems.
Starting out
£32,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£83,000
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Plans and leads technology projects, budgets and delivery.
Starting out
£35,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£60,000
How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
Starting out
£27,000
Typical reference
Not published
Experienced
£50,000
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
2 years Supervisor Expereince(Email/Letter from Employer)/ Level 3 ; 60 Credits
English language
To be confirmed
Interview or assessment
To be confirmed
Classes and attendance
Weekdays: Available
Weekends: Available
Evening: Available
Status: Open jan 2027
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Funding and support
FUNDING AWAITING CONFIRMATION
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Student Finance England
Tuition fees:To be confirmed
Maintenance:To be confirmed
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you. If the course has not been confirmed as LLE-funded, check it with us.
For courses starting before 1 January 2027, the Tuition Fee Loan has no upper age limit. If you are 60 or over at the start of the first academic year, eligible full-time living-cost support is up to £4,582 in 2026/27, depending on household income.
Most courses starting on or after 1 January 2027 use the Lifelong Learning Entitlement (LLE). You must be under 60 on the first day of the course to apply for a Tuition Fee Loan. At 60 or over, an additional living-cost loan may be available: we review this with you.
Previous study does not rule you out: it depends on what you studied, whether you received UK funding and the course. We review it with you.
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Course funding does not guarantee individual approval or a particular amount.
To receive a Maintenance Loan you normally need regular in-person classes during the week. A course offering only weekend attendance does not normally meet these requirements. Before enrolling, confirm the timetable and any applicable exceptions with the provider and Student Finance England.
The provider will check that you meet the English requirements for this course, whether you are a Home or international student. Declaring your level does not replace their assessment.
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Sources and review
Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
Catalogue availability and curriculum/salary evidence are checked on separate dates.