Extended Project Qualifcation (EPQ) in Cyber Security - Awarded by City & Guilds
Course Overview
Organisations across the globe are investing and developing systems to protect themselves from the ever-growing threat of cyber attacks. This provides many opportunities for young people to build successful careers in cyber security. On this course you will develop your skills and knowledge in a range of topics including cyber security, ethics, cybercrime, risk management, digital forensics and security.
WHAT WILL I LEARN?
Students study eight core modules and choose one final optional modules or two innovation modules.
Core Modules
Introduction to Cyber Security
History of Computing & Cryptography
Cybercrime
Risk Assessment, Management & Governance Parts 1 & 2
Security testing & Vunerabilty Assessment
Digital Forensices
Identity & Access Management
Optional Specialist Modules
Human Aspects of Cyber Security
Incident Response Management
Pentesting
Security Audit, Compliance & Assurance
Software Security & Architecture
Innovation Modules
Artificial Intelligence & Cyber Security
Quantum Computing & Cyber Security
HOW WILL I BE TAUGHT?
You’ll be taught in our recently opened digital suite, equipped with the latest technology and specialist software used across the computing, cyber, and IT industries. These modern facilities are designed to give you hands‑on experience and help you build the practical skills that employers and universities look for. Throughout the course, you’ll benefit from the experience of industry professionals through guest speaker visits, workshops, and project guidance.
HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?
Assignments
Activity Log
Research Tasks
Essays
WHAT CAN I DO NEXT?
This Level 3 qualification is accredited by City and Guilds and is worth up to 28 UCAS points. UCAS points from this qualification alongside other qualifcations in the digital package can be used to gain entry to university degree programmes.
Degree progression may include:
BSc Information Systems
BSc Computer Science
Career and employment pathways may include:
App Developer
Business Analysts, Architects & System Designers
Cyber Security
Digital Technician
Programmer or Software Development Professional
Wed Designer or Developer
IS THERE ANYTHING ELSE I NEED TO KNOW?
This course can only be studied as part of a combined studies package. It will run subject to sufficient student numbers and availability of government funding.
This qualification has been developed by a consortium of education and cyber security partners for people considering starting a career in cyber security and it is aligned with the Chartered Institute of Information Security (CIISec) and the Cyber Security Body of Knowledge (CyBOK) Skills and Knowledge Framework.
ENTRY REQUIREMENTS
You will need five grade 4s including English and maths. This course can only be studied as part of a combined studies package.
