Computing (Cyber Security Pathway) (HTQ)
Entry requirements
UCAS Tariff
You will require a minimum of 48 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification such as: National Diploma/Certificate in IT or other IT-related Level 3 qualification or Access to HE in Computing, Business or computer related. an International Baccalaureate qualification. Applicants with BTEC ND/NC or degrees in other areas will be considered. 5 GCSEs-grades A*-C/9-4 including English and Maths or equivalent qualification. We will accept T Levels for entry onto our higher education courses, providing they meet our entry requirements.
About this course
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.
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 methods
Assessment is through coursework, assignments, individual or group projects, demonstrations of software implementations and individual or group presentations.
The Uni
Bromley College (Orpington Campus)
Computing
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