Every unit will have a cyber security focus and will include:

• Information technology systems
• Creating systems to manage information
• Using social media in business
• Website development
• Cyber security and incident management
• IT project management
• Programming
• Cloud storage and collaboration tools

You will participate in cyber related projects as part of the Welsh Baccalaureate qualification, supported by Admiral, Fujitsu and Thales such as:

• Cyber labs – learn and practice skills with training and mentoring
• Executive briefings – understand how the units you are studying relate to the world of work
• Support for professional qualifications
• Cyber Week – this exclusive week-long activity will bring together Cyber College Cymru students at the National Cyber Security Academy at the University of South Wales in Newport
• You’ll hear from industry leaders, meet professionals in cyber, take part in challenges, and learn about technologies and methodologies

You will receive support towards gaining a professional certification such as Google Cloud Platform Associate Engineer or Amazon Web Services Foundational Cloud Practitioner.

You will be assessed in a variety of ways which could include assignments, external examinations, case studies and continual class assessment.

• 4 GCSEs at Grade C or above, preferably including English and Maths (equivalent qualifications are accepted)

The qualification will lead to a BTEC Diploma in IT together with support towards gaining the Amazon Web Services Foundational Cloud Practitioner qualification and a Microsoft MTA in Python programming.

This course, coupled with cyber industry relevant and supported projects through the Skills Challenge Certificate, will enable students to be highly employable candidates in the cyber field.

After completion of the full Level 3 Diploma, you can apply for a number of higher education courses or go straight into employment within the industry.

Enrolment fee: £40

Course-related fees, eg materials/equipment: £22*

*This cost is approximate and is subject to change. Some costs may be payable to the College and some may be payable to external suppliers. Further details can be obtained by contacting hello@bridgend.ac.uk. There may be support available towards these costs; please visit our website for more information.

Please note: Access to an appropriate digital device for learning is required for this course. You may be eligible for support with this; please visit our website for more information.

There are lots of ways to enrich your studies outside of your main qualification. We have a state-of-the-art digital innovation space Den01 and an esports team that competes nationally.

As a student at Bridgend College, you can be part of our student Digital Champions programme and get hands on with lots of fun and exciting technologies such as robots, drones, virtual reality and more!