BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking Top-up Degree
The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking Top-up Degree is the final year of a British Bachelor's degree, taken after completing Level 4 and Level 5 Diplomas in the same subject family. It consolidates advanced technical and professional skills through in-depth modules and a substantial final-year project, awarded by a UK partner university on successful completion.
Who this course is for
Learners who have completed a Level 5 Diploma (or equivalent HND) in the same subject family and want to earn a full British Bachelor's degree in one further year of study.
What you'll study
- Advanced network security and defence
- Ethical hacking and penetration testing
- Cyber risk, governance and compliance
- Digital forensics and incident response
- Final-year individual project
Indicative module set. Exact unit list, order and options follow the NCC Education specification for this qualification.
Entry requirements
Completion of an NCC Level 5 Diploma in the same subject family, or a recognised HND / equivalent. English at CEFR B2 (IELTS 6.0).
Duration & study mode
12 months full-time (part-time available). Delivered locally with UK partner-university supervision for the final project.
Assessment
Coursework-led assessment through applied assignments, portfolio work and case studies. Internally marked at Instituto Sapiência and externally verified by NCC Education (UK). Where relevant, the awarding university sets and marks the final-year project.
Career outcomes
Security analyst, SOC analyst, junior penetration tester, network security engineer, IT risk analyst.
Progression
The full ladder ends at a UK Top-up Bachelor's degree (BSc / BEng) or, on the postgraduate route, at the MBA Top-up with a UK partner university.
Awarding body
Awarded by NCC Education. Instituto Sapiência is an NCC Education Accredited Satellite Centre.