RQF Level 5 · Ofqual-regulated
Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
120 credits · Typically one year · Fully online · English
The Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security develops applied cyber security knowledge and skills for learners who have completed Level 4 study or work in IT. Six units cover security testing, databases, artificial intelligence, ethical hacking, digital forensics and malware analysis.
It is a 120-credit qualification with 1,200 hours of Total Qualification Time, including a recommended minimum of 600 guided learning hours. Level 5 diplomas are assessed as academically equivalent to a Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree. At Brussels College of Business and Technology (BCBT) it is studied fully online and typically takes one year.
Awarded by the Ofqual-regulated awarding body (RQF Level 5). Provided at BCBT by Brussels College as an approved NCC Education centre (SCH005).
Learners aged 18 or over with a relevant Level 4 diploma or equivalent, and mature learners with relevant experience, who want to specialise in cyber security or move towards the final year of a bachelor's degree.
Assessed as equivalent to an HND and Year 2 of a three-year UK bachelor's degree.
Security testing, ethical hacking, digital forensics and malware analysis.
Databases and artificial intelligence, and how they are used and secured.
Fully online, with live classes, a personal tutor and digital library access, from any country.
You are typically aged 18 or over, and your entry profile is likely to include at least one of the following:
Start dates: ask admissions.
No written examinations: every unit is assessed by coursework.
Fees on request — ask admissions.
You complete 6 mandatory units worth 120 credits in total.
| Unit | Name | Credits |
|---|---|---|
| CYB501 | Security Testing | 20 |
| CYB502 | Databases | 20 |
| CYB503 | Artificial Intelligence | 20 |
| CYB504 | Ethical Hacking | 20 |
| CYB505 | Digital Forensics | 20 |
| CYB506 | Malware Analysis | 20 |
Every unit is assessed by coursework, with no written examinations. Units are graded Pass or Fail: you pass a unit by meeting all of its assessment criteria, with feedback and support before any reassessment. Assessment is externally verified by the awarding organisation.
| Learning time | Hours |
|---|---|
| Guided learning (live classes, tutorials and supervised study) | 600 (recommended minimum) |
| Directed self-study, reading and coursework | 600 |
| Total Qualification Time | 1,200 |
Unit titles, credits and hours are set by the awarding organisation and may be updated.
Fees on request — ask admissions. Start dates: ask admissions. Our admissions team can also help you check your entry requirements.
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