With a Graduate Apprenticeship in Cyber Security, you’ll build a career in a fast paced sector where new job roles and competencies evolve quickly. We've worked with employers, college and universities in the IT industry to create this qualification. This means you'll be gaining the skills, knowledge and understanding that the industry expects from a graduate.
You can gain either a Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF level 10 or SCQF level 11.
The SCQF level 10 is called:
Graduate Apprenticeship in BEng (Hons) Cyber Security
The SCQF level 11 is called:
Graduate Apprenticeships in BEng (Masters) Cyber Security
A GA is about much more than just getting a degree. In SCQF level 10, you'll learn skills such as:
In SCQF level 11, you’ll also gain a whole range of useful experience and skills such as:
The key content areas which make up the Cyber Security: SCQF level 10 Graduate Apprenticeship:
The key content areas which make up the Cyber Security: SCQF level 11 Graduate Apprenticeship:
Plus, a specialisation optional pathway in one of the following areas:
For SCQF level 10, you could find employment in roles like:
For SCQF level 11, you could find employment in roles like:
Entry requirements will vary by course and institution. Vacancy advertisements provide specific information on the qualifications required by the delivery institution for each GA. Alternatively, you can contact a university or college directly for guidance on entry requirements.
A GA at SCQF level 10 (honours degree level) will take up to four years to complete. A GA at SCQF level 8 or 9 (high apprenticeship) and SCQF level 11 (professional body qualification) will take up to two years to complete.
Some individuals may complete the GA in a shorter period of time because the format means they can attend university or college outwith traditional term times.