Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity

Course description

The Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity will enable learners to acquire the skills which are highly sought after by recruiting employers. Jan Carroll, the lecturer delivering this programme, has recently been shortlisted for Cyber Educator of the Year in the EU Cyber Awards 2022. With a recognised shortage of suitably qualified professionals in this market, there is an urgent demand amongst employers to obtain the requisite skills to overcome this imminent challenge. This programme, which draws together two themes of cyber security and user experience will provide learners with the necessary technical knowledge, skills and competence to obtain employment in this growing sector.

• Online & interactive course content, discussion forum & webinars
• Part time study
• NFQ Level 9 – 60 ECTS Credits
• Complete Postgraduate Diploma within 1 year
• Certificate awarded by The University of Sunderland
• Online delivery

Study is part-time and online. Online delivery is supported by an induction day at the beginning of the programme. The informative live webinars (7pm-9pm every Monday and Thursday) will aim to develop participants’ ability to apply knowledge and understanding of cybersecurity and user experience. Participants will attend 5 interactive group sessions (Saturdays). These sessions facilitate discussion and debate and promote the transference of skills and knowledge into the workplace, with guest lectures contributing to these important workshop sessions.

Advance your career in a wide range of roles, including: information security manager, security analyst, security architect, security administrator, incident responder, security engineer, security auditor, security software developer and vulnerability assessor.

Programme Modules

There are 4 core modules on this programme:

• Fundamentals of Cybersecurity
• Technology Management for Organisations
• Cyber Resilience and Incident Response and Cybersecurity
• User Experience Design

How distance learning works

Chevron is committed to the delivery of a high-quality learning experience through blended learning. Our approach combines the flexibility of learning online, with classroom-based support and instruction, drawing on the strengths of each learning space. We have considerable expertise in flexible study and our online interactive learning management system is designed to enable you to study at your own pace.

All materials such as course notes, supplementary reading documentation, online videos, and assignment briefs are contained in folders within each module. You will also have access to our online student community, webinars, and discussion forums to foster communication with our other students to discuss and resolve issues related to your studies.

Online delivery is supported by an induction day at the beginning of the programme and 5 ​interactive Saturday sessions throughout the course.

Student support

At Chevron College we are committed to the ongoing needs of our students and offer unrivalled support to all our learners:

• Highly qualified and experienced tutors.
• Online & interactive course content, discussion forum & webinars – study when it suits you.
• Scheduled weekly webinars (Mondays & Thursdays 7-9pm).
• The opportunity to avail of formative feedback on draft assessments.
• Studies Advisor to assist with study plan and skills, in addition to referencing support.
• Recommended reading uploaded on online platform.

Entry Requirements

We require applicants to hold an undergraduate degree with a classification of 2:2 or above in computing or a 2:1 or above in a relevant non-computing discipline, such as mathematics, statistics or engineering.

If English isn’t your first language, you may need to provide evidence of your English language ability. We accept IELTS at 6.0 overall with no individual component below 5.5 or equivalent.

Qualification Gained

Postgraduate Diploma in Cybersecurity FHEQ level 7 comparable to NFQ level 9