A UK cyber security diploma, studied completely online in your own hours. No exams, no deadlines. €220 a month, with up to 70% back from Malta when you finish.
Check if I qualify5.0 on GoogleMost finish in 10 to 15 monthsRecognised in Malta and the EU
Delivered byOnline Business School, UKAwarded by OTHM · Regulated by Ofqual · Recognised by MQRIC
“Top notch service! … In May I have started the Online Diploma in Business Management, studying everything online in my own time and my own pace has been amazing! … Also, whenever I needed any help and support, Andrew the Course Advisor is always there for you and also reply to any of your queries within the same day and make sure to provide all the information needed!”
“I completed my Level 5 Diploma in Business Management (120 ECTS) through Online Business School (OBS), and overall the process went smoothly. … What made a big difference for me was the support I received locally. … Andrew Critien was always there to guide me, explain things clearly, and respond whenever I had questions. … It felt reassuring knowing I had someone in Malta I could rely on.”
“I am currently following an MQF Level 5 Business Management course, and every time I needed assistance, the team was always available, supportive, and willing to guide me. … Their professionalism and dedication have made my learning experience smoother and more enjoyable. … Highly recommended.”
€220 a month, interest free, for eighteen months. Finish, and Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of it.
What the Get Qualified Scheme is, who qualifies, and what you send when you finish.
Built so you can keep your job while you do it.
“When I look at the data, most of our students are studying at 6pm and on Sunday mornings. I don’t see that as a problem to fix, it’s the whole point. This course was built for working professionals, parents, busy people.”
Six modules on the foundations: security, computer science, networks, operating systems. Then six on the work itself: security testing, forensics, ethical hacking, malware. Each module ends in one written assignment, marked by a tutor with feedback.
Securing IT systems and protecting data: threats, vulnerabilities and security frameworks.
Logic, architecture and system design, and how software and hardware interact.
How algorithms solve problems efficiently, and the core data structures in programming.
How networks are built, secured and maintained: TCP/IP, routing, protocols.
Logic, discrete maths and number theory applied to computing problems.
How operating systems manage resources: file systems, memory, scheduling.
Finding and testing vulnerabilities, penetration testing and reporting.
AI techniques in cyber security: machine learning, neural networks, threat detection.
Database design, management and security, and SQL.
Investigating and tracing cybercrime: preserving, analysing and reporting digital evidence.
The legal and ethical framework for hacking, and ethical hacks to find weaknesses.
How malware is built and spreads, and the tools to analyse and neutralise it.
Awarded by Arden University
Your 120 credits take you straight into the final year of the BSc (Hons) Computing. One more year, online, and from there a postgraduate diploma and an MBA.
About the BSc top-up
“The diploma gives people so much confidence. Over half of our students come back for the degree, and I am so proud of that. Nobody plans it on day one. You finish, you realise it was doable, and you want the next one.”
Before you pay anything, you get a recognition statement from MQRIC, Malta’s recognition centre. It says what the diploma is worth here.
The diplomas are awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding organisation, and regulated by Ofqual, the UK government’s qualifications regulator. Level 5 on Malta’s framework, the EU framework and the UK framework. Level 6 in Ireland. An employer anywhere in the EU reads it the same way.
Check if I qualifyEvery course at this level: Diplomas in Malta · Diplomas in Ireland
Issued to you before you start. Illustration; the wording on the real statement is MQRIC’s.
The four questions we get asked most, in two minutes each.
You need a Level 4 qualification or equivalent, to be 16 or over, good written English and a computer with internet. Pick what describes you.
Online Business School delivers the course. Elephant & Cross enrols you and supports you from Malta.
Tuition centreA UK online school delivering OTHM diplomas, Level 3 to Level 7, to students in more than 100 countries. Every module is taught through its online portal: recorded lectures, notes, and a tutor for the assignments. It offers Ofqual regulated qualifications.
Your support in MaltaOnline UK qualifications for working adults in Malta, based in Sliema since 2021. Founded by Andrew Critien and Luca Cachia. About 95% of our students work full time. We tell you if you qualify before you pay, handle the enrolment and the paperwork, and support you with the Get Qualified application when you finish.
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“Incredible service from Elephant & Cross, they have been assisting me wherever needed and giving me instant support when requested. … I highly recommend them if you want flexibility in your studies!”
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You must be 16 or over, with a Level 4 qualification such as A-levels or an MCAST diploma, or equivalent. If you do not have one but have solid IT experience, an exemption is usually granted. Good written English and a computer with internet.
Yes. Both diplomas are awarded by OTHM, a UK awarding body regulated by Ofqual, and are recognised by MQRIC at MQF Level 5. That level sits on the European Qualifications Framework, so it is recognised across the EU.
No. You are assessed through twelve written assignments, one per module, marked by a tutor with feedback. You can resubmit until you pass.
Most students finish in 10 to 15 months around a full-time job. There are no deadlines, and you can pause for up to 90 days.
Malta’s Get Qualified Scheme refunds up to 70% of your fees as a tax credit once you finish. All Malta residents are eligible. We support you with the application.
You can stop future instalments whenever you need to, and nothing more is charged. Payments already made are not refunded.
Yes. Your 120 credits take you straight into the final year of the BSc (Hons) Computing at Arden University, online, in one year.
Intakes run throughout the year. Send your details and we tell you the next start date.
Fifteen minutes. A straight yes or no. Nothing to pay before the call.
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“Online learning gave me the opportunity to study at my own pace and in my own time. … A mixture of presentations and videos made the lessons quite engaging.”