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Computing (Cyber Security Pathway) (HTQ) at London South East Colleges (Bromley College) - UCAS

Course summary

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: Configuring and utilising threat detection tools. Performing data analysis to identify security vulnerabilities, threats, and risks. Securing and protecting organisations' systems and applications from threat actors. Vulnerability assessment and tracking. Monitoring for cyber threats, malware, and security vulnerabilities. Diagnosing data vulnerability and regulating the use of data. Configuring network devices to enhance organisational security. Running data usage reports. Training staff in the latest security measures to minimise cyber security threats. Defending against the latest cyber threats that organisations face.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.

Modules

Year 1: Level 4 (HTQ) Unit 1: Programming -15 Credits Unit 2: Networking-15 Credits Unit 3: Professional Practice-15 Credits Unit 4: Database Design and Development-15 Credits Unit 5: Security-15 Credits Unit 6: Planning a Computer Project (Pearson Set)- -15 Credits Unit 10: Cyber Security-15 Credits Unit 14: Maths for Computing-15 Credits Year 1: Level 5 (HTQ) Unit 16: Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)-30 Credits Unit 17: Business Process Support-15 Credits Unit 30: Applied Cryptography in the Cloud-15 Credits Unit 31: Forensics-15 Credits Unit 32: Information Security Management-15 Credits Unit 34: Analytical Methods-15 Credits Unit 36: User Experience and Interface Design-15 Credits

Assessment method

Assessment is through coursework, assignments, individual or group projects, demonstrations of software implementations and individual or group presentations.


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
G402
Institution code:
B97
Campus name:
Bromley College (Orpington Campus)
Campus code:
G

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

We do not have provision at the College for any student requiring a tier 4 licence.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

https://www.lsec.ac.uk/courses/ict/257-he/3597-computing-he-higher-technical-qualification-htq?highlight=WyJodHEiXQ==

Additional entry requirements

Other

Additional Entry Requirements Applications from students with specific vocational, professional and other qualifications are judged on merit according to the relevance of such courses serving as preparation for the programme. We also welcome applications from mature students with an interest in learning the technical aspects of Computing. If you do not have the above UCAS or GCSE requirements but have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered


Student Outcomes

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40%
Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs)
70%
Go onto work and study

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

No fee information has been provided for this course

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Please visit our website for further information relating to fees and finance. Fees will vary for international and EU students; please email [email protected] if you have any queries about fees. We welcome applications from international students, but please note that the College is unable to sponsor students requiring a Tier 4 student visa.
Computing (Cyber Security Pathway) (HTQ) at London South East Colleges (Bromley College) - UCAS