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Free BSc Cyber Security Top Up in Durham

CostFREE
Duration1 year
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
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About this course

Free BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (Top Up) in Durham. Classes run at New College Durham's Framwellgate Moor Campus. This one-year, full-time bsc cyber security course is designed for those who already hold a Level 5 qualification in a related cybersecurity or computer networking discipline. You'll cover Ethical Hacking, the Cyber Security Landscape, Computer Forensics, Open Source Intelligence, and IoT Security, finishing with a Computing project. The bsc (hons) cyber security (top up) qualification is awarded by the Open University.

Who this course is for

Course may be subject to change.

This programme is designed to provide you with the skills and knowledge to become a professional computing practitioner, specialising in Cyber Security. You will study Ethical Hacking, The Cyber Security Landscape, Principles of Computer Forensics, Open Source Intelligence, IoT Security and will complete a Computing projects.

Entry requirements

Please refer to College website.

What you will learn

  • You'll study ethical hacking techniques and their professional applications.
  • You'll explore the cyber security landscape, including current threats and defences.
  • You'll learn the principles of computer forensics.
  • You'll use open source intelligence (OSINT) methods.
  • You'll examine IoT security challenges and solutions.
  • You'll complete an independent Computing project.

How you will learn

You'll study full-time on campus at Framwellgate Moor. Learning is classroom-based, combining taught sessions with practical and project work. Assessment includes a Computing project alongside coursework across the taught units. All applicants are interviewed by the curriculum team before starting.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. New College Durham will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber Security Analyst: monitor and protect organisational networks and systems.
  • Penetration Tester: test systems for vulnerabilities using ethical hacking skills.
  • Digital Forensics Investigator: examine digital evidence for legal or corporate cases.
  • Security Operations Centre (SOC) Analyst: detect and respond to security incidents.
  • Information Security Officer: oversee an organisation's data protection policies.
  • Threat Intelligence Analyst: research and report on emerging cyber threats.

What you could study next

A BSc (Hons) Cyber Security (Top Up) qualification can open the door to postgraduate study. A Master's degree in Cyber Security or Information Security is a natural next step if you want to move into senior or specialist roles. Professional certifications such as CISSP, CEH, or CompTIA Security+ are also worth considering alongside or after your degree to strengthen your profile with employers.

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