Course summary
An exciting and informative study programme that stimulates and challenges students. A programme of learning designed to meet skills gaps in the current workforce and build today’s talent to meet tomorrow’s needs in an international environment. Cybersecurity specialists enjoy exceptional demand and job security. Why study? A simple and flexible structure that enables students to take the Higher National Certificate and then build on it in the Higher National Diploma, with optional units linked to their specialist area of study An opportunity for students to follow specialist routes of interest at both Level 4 and Level 5, gaining the knowledge and skills they need to progress to higher education or employment in their specialist area Refreshed content that is closely aligned with professional body, vendor, employer and higher education needs. Core competencies throughout the curriculum, to support lifelong learning skills for personal and professional development The opportunity for centres to offer assessments that consider cognitive skills (what students know), along with effective and applied skills (how they behave and what they can do), to support a practical and dynamic approach to learning Unit-specific assessment and Pearson-set themes designed to encourage thorough and analytical learning, challenge students and develop skills in critical thinking, personal responsibility and decision making A flexible approach to assessment that supports progression to higher education or to work and which allows for different learning styles Quality Assurance measures that assure professional organisations, universities, businesses, colleges and students of the integrity and value of the qualifications, Research by the government into Cyber Security skills in the UK labour market estimates that between 30-48% of all businesses in the UK have a basic or more advanced skills gap in their organisations. Cybersecurity has a 0% unemployment rate! Where will this course take me? Software Engineering Applications Development and Testing Data Analytics Network Engineering Cyber Security After the HND a Top-up to a full Degree may be possible with extra studies at a later date, to convert it to a full bachelor's degree. Check with Universities directly or the UCAS website. Course viability is subject to the number of enrolments.
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Modules
Core modules MANDATORY CORE UNITS: Programming, Networking, Professional Practise, Database Design & Development, Security, Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-set), Cybersecurity. We reserve the right to change the specialist and/or the optional units. Optional modules: Website Design& Development .
Assessment method
Research based assessment Problem Solving assessment Investigation based assessment Portfolio based assessment
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
Student Outcomes
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
England | £5995 | Whole course |
Northern Ireland | £5995 | Whole course |
Scotland | £5995 | Whole course |
Wales | £5995 | Whole 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
Provider information
Harlow College
Velizy Avenue
Harlow
Essex
CM20 3EZ