Computing: Cyber Security

About this programme

The Higher National Diploma in Computing with HTQ status in Cyber Security is a two-year higher-level course, equivalent to the second year of a university degree programme. The qualification has a core focus in Cyber Security, Digital Technologies, Networking, Information Security Management, Applied Cryptography in the cloud, Forensics, Emerging Technologies, and the Internet of Things. What computing fields could you move on to after completing the course? You will be preparing for opportunities as a Cyber Intelligence officer, Forensic Computer Analyst, Cyber Ops Associate, IT security coordinator. You are not limited to these job roles with the HND in Computing with HTQ status in Cyber Security. You will be preparing for exciting career opportunities in Digital Technologies. Responsibilities of Cyber Security Analyst include: You will require a minimum of 48 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification such as: Assessment is through coursework, assignments, individual or group projects, demonstrations of software implementations and individual or group presentations. Following successful achievement of the Higher National Diploma in Computing (Cyber Security), further study can be achieved through a Top Up Degree, to gain a BSc at University level. Students can fast track to the 3rd year of the BSc in Computing, BSc Data Science, BSc Information Technology, BSc Business Computer Systems, depending on final grades achieved in Level 5. Students should be aware that each university sets its own admission criteria and that those criteria can change. For more infor