HND in Computing (Cyber Security) (HTQ)
Study LevelLevel 5 Course TypeHigher Education Duration4 Academic Years Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModePart-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
As well as developing your knowledge in computing, you will learn about key topics in cyber security. Learn about the importance of networking and protecting from valuable and sensitive data from hackers, understanding prevention and how to deal with cyber attacks as well as developing programming and coding skills.
You will benefit from partnerships with key industry professionals including CISCO, AWS Academy and CompTIA as well as the opportunity to visit specialist events such as the IPExpo in Manchester, Tech Huddle and Leeds Digital Job Fair.
Key Info
You will study specialist topics such as:
- Networking
- Cyber Security
- Applied Cryptography in the Cloud
- Information Security Management
- Forensics
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design and Development
- Security
- Planning a Computing Project
- Cyber Security
- Website Design and Development
For students who have recently been in education, the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Computing (or a related subject)
- A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject; this profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades A* to C and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as Maths and English
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- An Access to Higher Education Diploma awarded by an approved further education institution
- Related work experience
- An international equivalent of the above
One core, 15-credit, unit at Level 4 will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment targeted at particular skills. All other units are assessed by centre-devised internal assignments.
Although this course does not directly offer work experience, there are opportunities for you to undertake a work placement or work experience during your time studying on this course.
Additionally, practical and hands-on skills have been built into the design of this course meaning that you will have the opportunity to use relevant contexts, scenarios and materials to enable you to develop a portfolio of evidence demonstrating the breadth of their skills and knowledge in a way that equips you for employment.
Successful completion of this course can lead to job prospects as: IT Technician, Business and Data Analyst, Cyber Security Technologist, Developer and Programming.
Why not upgrade your knowledge and skills with our further study options? We offer fantastic higher level study options in:
- BSc (Hons) Networking Infrastructure and Security
- BSc (Hons) Information System Management
- BEng (Hons) Software Engineering
Progress with us, view our higher level courses.
You will have the opportunity to visit conferences, seminars and events during your time on the course. These visits include:
- IPExpo in Manchester
- Leeds Tech User Group
- Tech Huddle in Manchester
- Leeds Digital Job Fair
- UK World Skills
- JISC Digifest
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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