BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking (Top-up) (University of Lancashire)
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking (Top-up) (University of Lancashire)
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking (Top-up) (University of Lancashire)
Defend the digital frontier and fast-track your journey to a full Bachelor’s degree with this specialized top-up programme awarded by the University of Lancashire.
Introduction
Our online programmes are designed to fit around work and life, without compromising academic quality. Learn through practical, career-focused modules, supported by experienced tutors and a modern virtual learning environment.
Develop practical, employer-relevant skills through applied learning, real-world assignments, and clear progression outcomes.
Learn with expert tutors who bring academic insight and industry experience—plus personalised support throughout your studies.
Choose a pathway that matches your goals, with flexible online study and progression routes across diplomas, top-ups, and postgraduate options.
Build your CV, interview confidence, and professional profile with guidance, resources, and career development support designed for online learners.
Course
Summary
The BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking is a final-year online top-up degree designed to upgrade your existing diploma into a full Bachelor's qualification.
Awarded by the University of Lancashire (UCLan), this programme equips you with the technical expertise to design, manage, and secure modern computer systems.
A unique feature is the partnership with CompTIA, offering you the opportunity to achieve additional professional certificates in Cyber Security (CySA+) or Cloud Infrastructure (Cloud+) alongside your degree.
The curriculum utilizes Immersive Labs, a cloud-based platform that allows you to gain hands-on experience by tackling real-world cyber security challenges in a safe environment.
Delivered entirely online, this flexible course enables you to balance your studies with work, preparing you for senior roles such as Security Analyst or Network Engineer.
This top-up degree serves as a natural progression for students who have already completed a Level 5 Diploma or HND in computing, bridging the gap between vocational training and academic mastery. You will dive deep into advanced topics such as corporate communication systems, cloud virtualisation, and strategic cyber security management.
The programme aims to equip graduates not only with theoretical knowledge but with the interpersonal and technical skills necessary to design and implement secure computer systems. It is designed to mold you into a professionally-minded practitioner capable of meeting the rigorous responsibilities demanded by the modern cyber security industry.
A defining aspect of this course is the strategic partnership with CompTIA and the use of Immersive Labs. Through this collaboration, you are offered the unique opportunity to achieve an additional professional IT certificate, such as CySA+ or Cloud+, which adds significant value to your professional profile. The inclusion of Immersive Labs provides a cloud-based platform where you can tackle simulated cyber threats, offering a depth of practical understanding that goes beyond textbooks.
Furthermore, the Information Systems Project module allows you to undertake a substantial piece of independent research, showcasing your ability to solve complex technical problems to future employers. You will study alongside a global cohort, interacting with peers and subject experts through video lectures and live forums.
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Expert Knowledge
Our curriculum is designed by industry leaders to provide practical skills that apply directly to the modern business environment.
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Broad Application
Gain a comprehensive understanding of global markets, strategic management, and organizational behavior.
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Course Advantages
Graduate with a degree awarded by the University of Lancashire (UCLan), ranked in the top 3.7% of universities worldwide.
100% online delivery allows you to study from anywhere, fitting education around your professional life.
Engage with module leaders and subject experts through live chats and forums.
Chance to earn extra professional certifications in CySA+ or Cloud+ through the CompTIA partnership.
Prepares you for specific high-demand roles like Security Consultant, Systems Designer, and Database Administrator.
Access to Immersive Labs for practical experience in tackling real-time cyber security challenges.
Designed as a direct top-up for holders of HNDs or NCC Level 5 Diplomas, completing your degree in just one year.
Course
Structure
BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking (Top-up) (University of Lancashire) consists of:
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Entry
Requirements
We welcome applicants who have already completed a relevant Level 5 qualification. This course is designed for students ready to convert their diploma into a full degree.
Careers
Graduates of the BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Networking are highly sought after in the tech sector. The combination of a university degree and potential CompTIA certification prepares you for roles such as Security Analyst, Security Engineer, Network Consultant or Systems Administrator.
The practical skills gained through Immersive Labs ensure you are ready to hit the ground running in any technical environment.
Academic Progression
You have mastered cyber security. You are now eligible to pursue specialized postgraduate study or research:
Our University Partners
Typical academic progression routes available through our partner institutions, enabling students to continue their studies with recognised universities.
Complete Level 4–5 and progress to a full Bachelor’s degree (Top-Up)
Start with a Foundation programme and progress to a full Undergraduate degree
Advance from an HND qualification to the final year of a Bachelor’s degree
Progress from a Bachelor’s degree to a recognised Postgraduate or Master’s programme
Global University
Recognition
Our programme is delivered in partnership with University of Lancahsire, an organization recognized globally for maintaining rigorous academic and professional standards. This specific Level 6 qualification is mapped to international frameworks, ensuring that the curriculum provides a robust foundation for academic progression. By achieving a qualification backed by University of Lancahsire, students earn a credential that is valued by universities and employers worldwide as a benchmark of specialized knowledge and technical proficiency.
The recognition of this qualification often facilitates pathways for advanced entry into subsequent stages of higher education. Because University of Lancahsire is held in high regard by the global academic community, institutions evaluate this Level 6 credentials on a case-by-case basis for credit transfer and articulation. This framework is designed to provide students with maximum academic mobility, offering a portable and respected qualification that supports their transition into further degrees or specialized research roles.
