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Course summary
The Pearson HNC Digital Technologies (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking) helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers. The Pearson BTEC Higher National qualifications are designed to give you the knowledge, skills, and confidence to succeed in a fast-changing industry. Starting with the Higher National Certificate and progressing to the Higher National Diploma, you’ll follow a clear pathway that allows you to specialise in areas that match your interests and ambitions. At Levels 4 and 5, you’ll explore specialist routes that prepare you for higher education or employment in your chosen field. Our curriculum focuses on practical skills and core competencies that will support your lifelong learning and professional development. You won’t just learn theory, you’ll apply your knowledge through assessments that combine what you know with what you can do, helping you develop critical thinking, problem-solving, and decision-making skills. We understand that flexibility is essential, so our approach to learning and assessment is designed to accommodate different learning styles and support your progression. The programme is built to meet current industry needs and prepare you for the opportunities of tomorrow.
Modules
Professional Practice in the Digital Economy (15 credits) Innovation and Digital Transformation (15 credits) Cyber Security (15 credits) Programming (15 credits) Big Data and Visualisation (15 credits) Networking in the Cloud (15 credits) Security (15 credits) Networking (15 credits)
Assessment method
ONLINE This course is delivered online and will consist of ‘live’ (synchronous) workshops and seminars, along with learning materials that you will be guided through and can complete at a time convenient to you. READING This course is delivered on campus at Reading College and will consist of lectures, workshops, and seminars, along with learning materials that you will be guided through. APPLICABLE TO BOTH You will learn through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. By participating in vocational activities, you will develop key behaviours and transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research, and analysis. Plus, you’ll be supported by a friendly, committed, and qualified team of lecturers who have both professional and teaching experience. You will be assessed through a mixture of written assignments, group assessment, peer assessment, portfolio assessment and practice-related coursework. You will also be supported with a wide range of learning resources made available via Activate Learning’s Online Learning Environment (ALO), including access to textbooks, articles, and multimedia content.
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
14Jan
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 - 48 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
English language requirements
Applicants whose first language is not English must demonstrate that their level of English is sufficient for study—normally equivalent to an IELTS score of 5.5 overall, with no component below 5.5. We also accept other recognised English language tests and qualifications that meet the minimum requirements of your course.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £6500 | Year 1 |
| England | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6500 | Year 1 |
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 note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years for new students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students.
There are a variety of funding options available to help finance your studies. If you are a UK (Home) student, you don’t have to pay your tuition fees up front; the government provides loans to cover your full tuition fee. You may also be eligible for a maintenance loan to help cover living costs. Alternatively, your fees may be paid by your employer, or we could arrange a payment schedule if you are paying your own fees.
Students are advised that they will need access to a laptop or PC. We recommend that you budget £100 a year additional costs such as for stationary to undertake your studies. You can borrow textbooks and access journals from the recommended reading lists from our Learning Resource Centres either physically on campus or in the majority of cases, online. If you choose to purchase textbooks, they may cost up to £60 each.
Provider information
Reading College
Kings Road
Reading
RG1 4HJ