Computing (Cyber Security)
Entry requirements
A level
GCSE/National 4/National 5
GCSE A-C or 9-4 in English and Mathematics or equivalents will be required.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
T Level
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About this course
The Higher National Diploma in Computing (Cyber Security) with HTQ status is for anyone looking to develop their understanding of their specialist technical knowledge in Cyber Security, enhance their understanding of Digital Technologies, and broaden their ICT skillset and prepare for employment in the exciting and rewarding field of Cyber Security. The qualification will lead to the award BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (Cyber Security) giving students the skills, knowledge and understanding they need to achieve high performance in the national and international digital technologies environment. It will develop students with enquiring minds, who have the abilities and confidence to work across different digital technologies functions and to lead, manage, respond to change, and tackle a range of complex digital technologies. and to provide the core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies including Cyber Security.
Modules
Some of the modules which can be undertaken are listed below:
Year 1 HTQ
· Cyber Security
· Professional Practice
· Planning a Computing Project
· Database Design and Development
· Networking ? Security
· Website Design and Development
· Programming
Year 2 HTQ
· Computing Research Project
· Forensics
· Emerging Technologies
· Business Process Support
· Information Security Management
· Applied Cryptography in the Cloud
· Internet of Things
Assessment methods
Assessment is through course work, assignments, individual or group projects.
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Extra funding
Solihull College & University Centre offer a Higher Education Bursary Programme.
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