Academic Programmes

ATMC Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

Launch your cyber security career. Gain specialised skills to secure IT systems, counteract cyber threats, and lead ICT infrastructure projects.

LevelAQF Level 5
Awarded byATMC ↗
Ofqual refICT50220
CampusesColombo · Kandy · Batticaloa
This programme equips learners with practical cyber security skills through an industry-led agile sprint model. Learners will work on real-world security scenarios, build incident response capability, and learn how to protect critical infrastructure, preparing them to graduate job-ready for high-demand cyber security roles.

Upon successful completion, students may progress to the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or gain second-year entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with partnered UK and Australian public universities, subject to meeting entry requirements.

➤Units

• BSBCRT512 Originate & Develop Concepts
• BSBXCS402 Workplace Cyber Security Awareness & Best Practices
• ICTICT532 Apply IP, Ethics & Privacy in ICT Environments
• ICTICT517 ICT Needs with Strategic Direction of Organisation
• BSBXTW401 Lead & Facilitate a Team
• ICTSAS527 Manage Client Problems
• ICTCYS407 Gather, Analyse & Interpret Threat Data
• ICTCYS610 Protect Critical Infrastructure for Organisations
• ICTCYS613 Design Methodologies for Security Architecture
• ICTSAS524 Develop, Implement & Evaluate an Incident Response Plan
• ICTSAS526 Review Disaster Recovery & Contingency Plans
• BSBFIN501 Manage Budgets & Financial Plans
• BSBOPS501 Manage Business Resources
• BSBOPS504 Manage Business Risk
• ICTPRG547 Apply advanced programming skills in language
• ICTNWK546 Manage Network Security
• ICTWEB527 Research & apply emerging web technology trends
• ICTWEB513 Build dynamic websites
• ICTPRG557 Develop applications using agile methods
• ICTICT443 Work Collaboratively in the ICT Industry

Upon successful completion, students may progress to the Advanced Diploma of Information Technology or gain second-year entry into the Bachelor of Information Technology (BIT) with partnered UK and Australian public universities, subject to meeting entry requirements.

IT DEGREES —University Pathway Program — Year 2 Transfer
(Complete Year 1 at ATMC. Transfer directly into Year 2 of these degrees at our partner universities.)

★ Coventry University — United Kingdom

Entry: Successful Completion of ATMC Global University Pathway Program + IELTS 6.0 (no band < 5.5)

» BSc Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity — £19,850/yr
» BSc Computing Science — £18,300/yr
» BSc Cyber Security — £18,300/yr
» BSc Computer Science — £19,850/yr
» BSc Cloud Computing — £18,300/yr

★ UWE Bristol — University of the West of England, UK

Entry: Successful Completion of ATMC Global University Pathway Program + IELTS 6.0 (no band < 5.5)

» BSc Ethical Hacking & Cybersecurity — £16,000/yr
» BSc Computing Science — £16,000/yr

★ Federation University — Australia

Entry: Successful Completion of ATMC Global University Pathway Program + IELTS 6.0 (no band < 6.0)

» Bachelor of IT (AI & Data Science) — AUD 36,000/yr
» Bachelor of IT (Software Engineering) — AUD 36,000/yr
» Bachelor of IT (Cybersecurity) — AUD 36,000/yr
» Bachelor of IT (Business Analysis) — AUD 36,000/yr
» Bachelor of Digital Transformation — AUD 36,000/yr

Eligibility & entry requirements

• Students should have completed O/L or an equivalent qualification.
• Students with A/L, diploma, certificate, vocational qualification, or relevant academic qualification can apply.
• Students with basic IT, networking, cyber security, or computer knowledge are encouraged to apply.
• Students working in relevant fields such as IT, networking, cyber security, technical support, system administration, helpdesk support, business IT, or ICT operations can also apply.
• Students with relevant industry experience may be considered based on their background and interview.

View the official Qualifi specification ↗

🚀 Your career pathway

Where the Cyber Security route can take you — from here to a degree and a career.

1Certificate in Cyber Security
2Diploma in Cyber Security
3HND in Computing (Security)
4BSc Top-up Degree (UK)
5MSc Cyber Security

Possible career roles

SOC AnalystCyber Security AnalystEthical Hacker / Pen TesterNetwork Security EngineerCloud Security EngineerSecurity Consultant

🌍 Opportunities in: Sri Lanka · UK · Middle East

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