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
*ATMC Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)

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.

1AQF Level 5 - ATMC Diploma of Information Technology (Cyber Security)
22nd Year UK / Australian University
3BSc in IT / Cyber Security
4MSc in IT / Cyber Security
5PhD in Cyber Security

Possible career roles

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

🌍 Opportunities in: Sri Lanka · UK · Australia

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