Cyber Security

Graduate Apprenticeship

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Description

With a Graduate Apprenticeship in Cyber Security you can support employees into roles such as:

  • cyber security analyst

  • malware analyst

  • security tester

  • security engineer

  • cyber security and information risk advisor

  • IT or network security engineer

  • information security assurance specialist

  • security operations centre specialist

We've worked with employers, colleges and universities to create this degree-level qualification. Your employees will gain the skills, knowledge and understanding that the industry needs. You can recruit new employees, upskill or reskill existing employees.

Apprenticeship framework(s)

Successful candidates will gain a Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 10 or Level 11.

Select each level to see the framework document and qualification at that level.

Entry requirements

Entry requirements for Graduate Apprenticeships vary by course and institution.

Each vacancy advert says what qualifications are needed to start each Graduate Apprenticeship. The candidate can also contact the university directly for guidance on entry requirements.

Progression and development

Candidates completing the Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 10 could apply for roles such as:

  • cyber security analyst

  • malware analyst

  • security tester

  • security engineer

  • cyber security and information risk advisor

  • cyber security or information assurance architect

  • information security accreditor

  • cyber security or information assurance auditor

  • IT or network security engineer

  • cyber security forensics analyst

Candidates completing the Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 11 could apply for roles in areas such as:

  • information security auditing, compliance and governance

  • cyber security testing, architecture, threat management or risk analysis and management

  • security operations centres (SOC)

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How does it work?

Apprentices will learn in a real-world environment and earn a wage. They’ll also study at university about 1 day a week. At the end they’ll have achieved an honours degree. 

Cost and funding

As Graduate Apprentices are your employees, you'll pay their salary. This is not set by SDS but we encourage all employers to pay the Living Wage.

Graduate Apprentice learning costs are now funded by the Scottish Funding Council and Student Awards Agency Scotland (SAAS). Funding covers the full duration of the programme. Graduate Apprentices will apply directly to SAAS for the funding.

If you need any further information, visit the SAAS website.

How long will it take?

The Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 10 (Honours degree level) will take up to 4 years to complete.

Some people might complete the apprenticeship in a shorter time. That’s because they might have prior learning or experience that can be taken into consideration. This means they wouldn't have to repeat some parts of the qualification.

The Graduate Apprenticeship at SCQF Level 11 (Masters degree level) is a post-graduate qualification and will take up to 18 months to complete with the necessary entry requirements.

Need information or advice?

Call our advisors to find out more about Graduate Apprenticeships.

0800 783 6000

Sounds right for your business?

The next step is to find a learning provider that offers this apprenticeship.

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