🎓 European Bachelor's in Computer Networks and Security

 

Level: EQF 6 | Credits: 60 ECTS | Duration: 1 year
Certifier: FEDE – Fédération Européenne des Écoles
Format:Work-study (4 days/week in-company)

 

🎯 Learning Outcomes
• Acquire knowledge of IT and cybersecurity fundamentals
• Understand international safety standards and frameworks
• Master tools and techniques to protect operating systems and networks
• Design and implement corporate security plans
• Identify and fix vulnerabilities in databases and web applications
• Manage certificates and cryptographic keys
• Apply cryptology techniques
• Understand e-commerce security and digital contract enforcement

 

📌 Career Destinations
• Computer Technician
• Network Security Technician
• Systems and Network Administrator

📚 Programme Content

🖥️ Core IT & Security Modules

• IT Fundamentals
• Operating System Security (Linux, Windows, iOS)
• Network Infrastructure and Security
• Database and Web Security
• Principles of Cryptology
• IT Law and Digital Regulations

 

🌐 European Culture & Citizenship (40 hours)

• The European project: Culture and Democracy for Active Citizenship
• Importance of History (OHTE – Observatory on History Teaching in Europe)
• Contemporary Europe and its global role
• Cultures and diversity in Europe
• European citizenship and institutions
• Future of European integration
• Focus on anti-corruption and GRECO

 

🌍 Intercultural Management & CSR

• Cultural diversity and intercultural communication in organisations
• Managing multicultural teams and resolving conflicts
• Social protection systems in Europe
• Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in IT environments

 

💬 Modern Language Module 

Mandatory Language 1 (CEFR Level B1):
• English, German, French, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese
Optional Languages 2 & 3:
• Arabic, Chinese, or any of the above

 

💼 Professional Assignment (≥12 weeks)
• Internship – Apprenticeship – Salaried Employment
• Recommended in a work-study format (4 days per week in-company)

 

📝 Assessment Methods
Professional Skills (340–410 hours):
• Continuous assessment
• Case study (6h)
• Activity report and oral defence (30 min)

Modern Language Module:
• Reading comprehension (1h)
• Listening comprehension (45 min)

CCE – Company Skills Certificate:
• Quizzes (1h20)

 

🏛️ Examination & Certification
• Exams supervised by the FEDE
• Anonymity, integrity, and confidentiality guaranteed
• Official results reporting and delivery of:

European Diploma
Diploma Supplement
Company Skills Certificate (CCE)
• Degree recognised within the European Higher Education Area (EHEA)
• Compliant with EQF Level 6