A one-year Bachelor's Degree (Top-up) in Cyber Security designed for students who have completed a Level 5 qualification (e.g., Higher National Diploma or equivalent). The programme develops advanced knowledge and practical skills in cyber security and leads to a BSc (Hons) degree awarded by the University of Wolverhampton.
Learning outcomes
1. Digital Forensics (20 Credits)
Aim
Develop the knowledge and practical skills required to investigate cyber incidents and recover digital evidence while maintaining forensic integrity.
Topics
Digital evidence and chain of custody
File system analysis
Windows & Linux forensics
Memory analysis
Network forensics
Mobile device forensics
Malware investigation
Incident response
Forensic report writing
Practical Tools
Autopsy
FTK Imager
Volatility
Wireshark
Kali Linux
2. Risk and Cybersecurity Management (20 Credits)
Aim
Understand organisational cyber risks and apply governance, compliance, and risk management frameworks to protect information assets.
Topics
Information security governance
Risk assessment methodologies
ISO/IEC 27001
NIST Cybersecurity Framework
Business continuity
Disaster recovery
Security policies
Compliance and legal issues
Risk treatment strategies
Practical Activities
Risk Register
Risk Assessment Report
Security Policy Development
3. Cyber Threat Intelligence (20 Credits)
Aim
Develop the ability to identify, analyse, and respond to cyber threats using intelligence-driven security approaches.
Topics
Threat intelligence lifecycle
MITRE ATT&CK Framework
Cyber Kill Chain
Indicators of Compromise (IOCs)
Threat hunting
Malware intelligence
OSINT
Dark web intelligence
Threat reporting
Tools
VirusTotal
Shodan
MITRE ATT&CK
AbuseIPDB
MISP (Introduction)
4. Advanced Networks (20 Credits)
Aim
Design, configure, secure, and troubleshoot modern enterprise networks.
Topics
Enterprise network design
Advanced routing (OSPF)
VLANs and Inter-VLAN Routing
IPv6
VPN technologies
Firewalls
Access Control Lists
Network monitoring
High availability
Network troubleshooting
Practical Tools
Cisco Packet Tracer
GNS3
Wireshark
Cisco IOS
5. Project and Professionalism (40 Credits)
Aim
Undertake an independent cybersecurity project demonstrating research, technical, and professional skills.
Topics
Research methods
Literature review
Academic writing
Harvard referencing
Project planning
Ethics and professionalism
Risk management
Technical implementation
Testing and evaluation
Dissertation writing
Presentation and viva
Project Deliverables
Project Proposal
Literature Review
Methodology
Implementation
Testing & Evaluation
Final Dissertation
Oral Presentation
Recommended Software
VMware Workstation / VirtualBox
Kali Linux
Ubuntu Server
Cisco Packet Tracer
GNS3
Wireshark
Nmap
Metasploit Framework
Burp Suite Community Edition
Autopsy
FTK Imager
Volatility
Git & GitHub
Eligibility & entry requirements
Entry Requirements
• The Qualifi Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security
• Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Network Engineering)
• Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Cyber Security)
• ATHE Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Computing + 3 EC Council units
• OTHM – Level 4 and 5 Diploma in Information Technology + 3 EC Council units
• SQA- Advanced Diploma in Computing: Networking
• SQA – Higher National Diploma Cyber Security
• Qualifi Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in Cyber Security
• Any similar qualification approved by the University
📈 Career outcomes
🚀 Your career pathway
Where the Cyber Security route can take you — from here to a degree and a career.
Possible career roles
🌍 Opportunities in: Sri Lanka · UK · Middle East
