Course Overview
Designed around state-of-the-art technology and professional practice in the industry, this diploma gives you the ability to critically analyse, develop and apply digital solutions to security examination and digital forensic investigation. You’ll gain an appreciation of tools, techniques and legal requirements and how cybersecurity fits into the wider world of business. These skills and competencies are in high demand and highly valued across the UK and beyond. By studying this qualification, you’ll develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours employers want for a successful career as a cybersecurity professional. **Key features** - Enhance your employability with a qualification that meets employer-led occupational standards - Gain career-specific and transferable knowledge and skills - Build a solid foundation for further study
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Tuition Fees & Funding
International Student Fee
£17,680
per year
Home Student Fee
£5,744
regulated fee
Scholarships available for eligible students
Fees shown are for current entry. Fees may increase annually in line with inflation.
Graduate Outcomes
Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data
💰 Graduate Salaries — Open University
| Time After Graduation | Lower Quartile Salary | Median Salary | Upper Quartile Salary |
|---|---|---|---|
| 15 months | £28,000 | £36,000 | £50,000 |
| 3 years | £28,000 | £38,000 | £50,500 |
| 5 years | £33,500 | £45,500 | £63,000 |
UK subject average: £24,500 — sector benchmark across all UK universities
Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average
Salary trend: ↑ up £7,500 from year 3 to year 5
Salary figures are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01-04 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
💼 Employment Breakdown
Graduate employment outcomes are based on national sector benchmarks for the CAH11-01 subject area and do not represent outcomes specific to this course or provider. These are indicative figures to aid comparison. For official graduate outcomes data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.
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