OpenFieldFoundation Degree in Cyber Security and Network Infrastructure (FdSc)
Two-year higher education qualification awarded in partnership with Queen's University Belfast covering ethical hacking, SOC monitoring, penetration testing, and virtualized routing.
Application checklist & requirements
These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.
- Academic degree / Prerequisites
- 64 UCAS tariff points from A-Levels/BTEC in science or computing
- English language proficiency
- IELTS 6.0 overall
- Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT)
- Not required
- Thesis / Research statement
- Demonstrated programming logic in Python or networking concepts (CCNA equivalent)
- Recommendation letters
- Two academic referee contacts
How much will it cost? How much funding is available?
- Financial support / stipend
- DfE funded apprenticeships and employer work-placement stipends
- Application fee
- £0
- Tuition / joining costs
- £2,950/year (home) / £8,200/year (international)
Dates and verification
- Application deadline
- June 30, 2027 (Autumn 2027 cohort)
- Last source review
- 2026-10-15
Important verification note
Facts reflect official Belfast Metropolitan College documentation reviewed 2026-10-15. Admissions, funding allocations, and eligibility thresholds are evaluated by the university.
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