Level 4+5 Diploma Bundle in Cyber Security
The Level 4+5 Diploma Bundle in Cyber Security is an Ofqual-regulated qualification delivered fully online by UK School of Management (UKSM, UKPRN 10101873). The bundle sits on the Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) at Levels 4 and 5. A single enrolment covers both diploma stages; students complete Level 4 before progressing to Level 5 without re-enrolling. Standard duration is 15 months; fast-track is available in 10 months.
2 levels (L4+5) · Cyber Security · From GBP 1,500
The Level 4 and 5 Cyber Security Diploma Bundle is designed for professionals who are already working in Cyber Security and want a qualification that reflects their level of responsibility. Level 4 sits at the threshold between coordinator and manager; Level 5 is where operational leadership is formally credentialled. Together they cover the qualification range most commonly expected at mid-to-senior level in Cyber Security roles.
About this Cyber Security combined pathway
Level 4 covers the advanced and specialist technical competencies expected of security analysts and engineers: ethical hacking methodology and practice, advanced digital forensics and evidence handling, cloud security architecture and controls, security information and event management (SIEM), advanced threat intelligence, and the security engineering responsibilities of mid-level security roles. Level 5 develops the management and governance layer: enterprise information security risk management, security strategy and programme management, regulatory compliance frameworks (NIS2, ISO 27001, Cyber Essentials Plus, DORA), security operations management, and the security architecture and leadership responsibilities of head of security and CISO-track roles. Together the two levels define the qualification pathway from senior analyst to security management.
What this package includes
Study these qualifications in sequence under one enrolment. Open any diploma in a new tab for full module lists and entry notes.
- L4
- L5
Who this package is for
This bundle is for working professionals in Cyber Security who are already managing people, projects or budgets and want a qualification that matches their actual level of responsibility. It is commonly taken by people who hold a Level 3 qualification from several years ago and want to update and extend their credential, by those who have been promoted without a formal qualification at the level they now operate, and by professionals preparing for senior appointment who need Level 5 as their evidence of operational leadership capability.
How the combined pathway works
Level 4 is studied first — assignments include ethical hacking methodology reports, digital forensics exercises, cloud security architecture analyses, and SIEM configuration and monitoring tasks. Level 5 builds directly on this with security risk management frameworks, regulatory compliance case studies, security programme proposals, and security architecture designs. Both levels are assessed through portfolio submissions online, with no exams. The study plan is structured so Level 4 technical content directly informs Level 5 management assignments.
Why combine Level 4+5 in Cyber Security?
Security management roles require both the advanced technical credibility of Level 4 and the governance, risk, and leadership competencies of Level 5 — Level 4 alone does not open management-level roles. The combined L4+5 programme is one enrolment, one consistent study pathway, and one outcome at Level 5: the qualification standard for security manager, security architect, and CISO-track positions. It is also more cost-effective than two separately-priced programmes.
Study online while you work
Assignments reflect the real scope of advanced security work — ethical hacking reports, forensic investigation exercises, cloud security assessments, SIEM analysis tasks, security risk strategies, and regulatory compliance frameworks. All work is submitted online with no fixed timetable, designed to work alongside security analyst, engineer, and team lead employment patterns.
Fees & payment plans
Fees for this package are set by how many levels you combine (2 levels) — not by adding each diploma’s separate price.
Fast-track · 10 months
GBP 2,200
- Option (a): GBP 275 x 8 monthly instalments
- Option (b): GBP 1100 x 2 quarterly instalments
- Option (c): GBP 2090 x 1 instalment (5% bursary)
Standard · 15 months
GBP 1,500
- Option (d): GBP 125 x 12 monthly instalments
- Option (e): GBP 500 x 3 quarterly instalments
- Option (f): GBP 750 x 2 half instalments
Progression after this package
Completing the Level 4 and 5 Cyber Security Diploma Bundle covers the range from applied practice to operational leadership — the two levels most often listed as requirements in mid-to-senior job descriptions. Level 5 in particular is regularly cited by employers as the threshold between coordinator and manager in Cyber Security-related roles. This bundle supports progression to the Level 5+6 Diploma Bundle and to undergraduate top-up programmes that use Level 5 as their standard entry point.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What diplomas are included in the Level 4+5 Cyber Security Diploma Bundle?
This Diploma Bundle includes: Level 4 Diploma in Cyber Security; Level 5 Diploma in Cyber Security. You enrol once and study them in sequence.
Is the fee the sum of each diploma’s individual price?
No. Diploma Bundle fees are fixed by how many levels you combine. For this 2-level programme, standard mode is GBP 1,500 over 15 months, and fast-track is GBP 2,200 over 10 months, with the instalment options listed on this page.
Will my certificates say Combined or Diploma Bundle?
Certificates follow each awarding body’s normal wording for the individual diploma awards in the pathway. “Diploma Bundle” and “combined” describe the UKSM package enrolment, not a special certificate stamp.
Can I open the individual diploma pages for module lists?
Yes. Each included qualification is linked from this page and opens in a new tab so you can review units and entry notes without leaving your package application journey.
Who should choose this instead of a single diploma?
Choose the Diploma Bundle if you already plan to complete Level 4+5 in Cyber Security. If you only need one level right now, enrol on that single diploma page instead.
Apply for this package
Continue to enrolment to apply for Level 4+5 Combined Diploma in Cyber Security (Combined). The form will show this Diploma Bundle pathway.