Course Summary
Course Category: PLC (Further Education - FET) - Apply directly to College
This Level 5 Cyber Security with Software Development course provides an introduction to the various aspects of cyber security whose main focus is the identification and management of risks to information systems. This course provides a thorough introduction to coding, hardware and networking concepts so students can appreciate what cyber security involves.
Cyber security focus is on identifying the data, computing assets and business systems that are most at risk. Thus, developing an awareness of cyber risk management and appropriate legal & compliance steps that need to be taken by organisations.
Course Details
This course prepares you for working in the following Career Sectors:
What will you study?
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Fundamentals of Object Oriented Programming (5N0541)
Software Architecture (5N2772)
ICT Security Policy and Management (5N0583)
Maths for Information Technology 5N18396)
Communications (5N0690)
Work Experience / Personal and Professional Development (5N1356)
Networking (5N2929)
Mobile Technologies (5N0580)
Games Analysis Design (5N1651)
European Language - Optional
Important
- Colleges may add/remove modules to keep the course updated and to meet demands.
- Almost all PLC courses have a Work Experience module, which requires students to find their own placement in an area directly related to their course.
Progression to CAO Courses
Higher Education Links Scheme (HELS)
This course leads to a QQI Major Award, and provides progression opportunities to a number of Higher Education courses, including those in the CAO.
To view CAO courses to which this award provides a possible progression route, click below:
| QQI Code |
| 5M0529 |
To calculate Points based on your QQI award results, use the PLC Points Calculator.
The Student - Career Interests
This course is typically suited for people with the following Career Interests:
Investigative
The Investigative person will usually find a particular area of science to be of interest. They are inclined toward intellectual and analytical activities and enjoy observation and theory. They may prefer thought to action, and enjoy the challenge of solving problems with sophiscticated technology. These types prefer mentally stimulating environments and often pay close attention to developments in their chosen field.
Further Research
National Statistics for this Award (All Ireland)
The following data provides general information about this Award from colleges across Ireland.
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Career Progression
Work Experience is an essential part of all our programmes and gives students the opportunity to apply the knowledge and skills acquired on the course