BSc (Hons) · UK Year 3 · UCLan · CompTIA
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Networking Top-Up.
The final UK-validated year of a British Bachelor's in Cyber Security & Networking, awarded by the University of Lancashire (UCLan) in partnership with CompTIA, delivered online by NCC Education.
Onward progression: Postgraduate study; CompTIA CySA+ or Cloud+ certification opportunity on completion.
Why this matters
A UK degree + an industry certification path.
Five modules cover advanced databases, corporate communications systems, cyber security management, cloud and virtualisation security, and a 40-credit Information Systems Project.
On completion you can sit a CompTIA CySA+ or Cloud+ industry certification — pairing the UK BSc with a globally recognised vendor-neutral credential.
Curriculum · Units
What you'll study.
Five UCLan-validated modules · 120 credits · 1,200 TQT hrs · all mandatory · CompTIA-aligned.
ADMS
Advanced Database Management Systems
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
CCSM
Corporate Communications Systems Management
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
CSM
Cyber Security Management
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
CVS
Cloud and Virtualisation Security
20 credits· 200 TQT hrs· Mandatory
ISP
Information Systems Project (Capstone)
40 credits· 400 TQT hrs· Mandatory
Specification
Entry, assessment and progression.
Entry requirements
- NCC L5 Diploma in Computing — Cyber Security (L5DC CS) or recognised cyber security equivalent.
- English at B2 (CEFR) — IELTS 6.0 or accepted equivalent.
- Transcripts and ID for UCLan enrolment.
Assessment method
- 100% coursework — written assignments, technical labs and the Information Systems Project.
- Internally marked, externally moderated by the University of Lancashire.
- Optional CompTIA CySA+ or Cloud+ industry certification on completion.
Progression routes
- UK Master's in Cyber Security, Information Security or related fields.
- CompTIA CySA+ / Cloud+ certifications via partner exam centres.
- Specialist roles: SOC analyst, security engineer, cloud security specialist.
Institutional catalogue
Full module list, fees, calendar and accreditation — in one PDF.
Awarded by NCC Education
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