Computing for England (Cyber Security)

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Course summary

Our HND Cyber Security builds on and enhances the knowledge and skills obtained at HNC level. You will gain skills to enable you to undertake a range of complex digital technologies, alongside the core skills required for a career in Cyber Security. You will gain skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems, as well as learning how to protect them against hacker attacks. You will combine your interest in forensics, computer networks and security to become the cyber security professional of the future.

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

Modules

Computing Research Project (Pearson-set) Business Process Support Applied Cryptography in the Cloud Forensics Information Security Management Network Security Network Management

How to apply

29Jan

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

Course code:: S015

Institution code:: O10

Campus name:: Main Site

Campus code:: -

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff

Entry onto the course will be via a successful interview, A typical profile for a student who has recently been in education would consist of: ● GCSE English and Maths grades at C/4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications ● HNC in a related subject Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

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

https://www.uco.oldham.ac.uk/courses/

Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU	£5995	Year 1
England	£5995	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£5995	Year 1
Scotland	£5995	Year 1
Wales	£5995	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 .