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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing (Cyber Security) course at Solihull College.
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A level
A minimum of three A levels equivalent to 64 UCAS Tariff Points must be a relevant subject area to the subject qualification.
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 006J
Here's what Solihull College says about its Computing (Cyber Security) course.
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing is a two-year, career-focused qualification designed to equip you with the technical skills, professional knowledge, and practical experience needed to thrive in the fast-evolving world of IT and computing.?This course is part of the Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) initiative, meaning?it’s?been approved by employers and developed to meet the needs of the modern tech industry.?
Source: Solihull College
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
Computing
Location
Main Site | Solihull
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computing and information technology
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,701 per year |
| Scotland | £6,701 per year |
| Wales | £6,701 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £6,701 per year |
| Channel Islands | £6,701 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £6,701 per year |
| EU | £6,701 per year |
The modules you will study
Year 1 HTQ (Level 4) Units and Credits?
Cyber Security Professional Practice Planning a Computing Project Database Design and Development Networking Security Website Development and Design Programming
Year 2 HTQ (Level 5) Units
Computing Research Project Forensics Emerging Technologies Business Process Support Information Security Management
How you will be assessed
Assessment for this course is based entirely on coursework (100%). You will be evaluated through a variety of methods including written assignments, individual and group projects, and practical tasks. There are 8 units in the first year and 7 units in the second year, each designed to develop your skills and knowledge in key areas of computing and cyber security.
Solihull College student reviews
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National Student Survey (NSS) scores at Solihull College
The NSS is an annual survey where final-year students are asked to rate different aspects of their course and university experience.
Here you can see ratings from Solihull College students who took the Computing (Cyber Security) course - or another course in the same subject area.
Select an option to see a detailed breakdown
Teaching on my course
83%
med
Teaching on my course
83%
med
How often does your course challenge you to achieve your best work?
92%
high
How good are teaching staff at explaining things?
85%
med
How often do teaching staff make the subject engaging?
77%
med
How often is the course intellectually stimulating?
77%
med
Learning opportunities
85%
high
Learning opportunities
85%
high
To what extent have you had the chance to bring together information and ideas from different topics?
85%
high
How well does your course introduce subjects and skills in a way that builds on what you have already learned?
77%
med
How well has your course developed your knowledge and skills that you think you will need for your future?
85%
med
To what extent have you had the chance to explore ideas and concepts in depth?
85%
med
To what extent does your course have the right balance of directed and independent study?
92%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
Assessment and feedback
85%
high
How well have assessments allowed you to demonstrate what you have learned?
85%
med
How fair has the marking and assessment been on your course?
100%
high
How often does feedback help you to improve your work?
85%
high
How often have you received assessment feedback on time?
77%
med
How clear were the marking criteria used to assess your work?
77%
med
Academic support
88%
med
Academic support
88%
med
How easy was it to contact teaching staff when you needed to?
85%
med
How well have teaching staff supported your learning?
92%
high
Organisation and management
62%
low
Organisation and management
62%
low
How well were any changes to teaching on your course communicated?
62%
low
How well organised is your course?
62%
low
Learning resources
87%
med
Learning resources
87%
med
How well have the IT resources and facilities supported your learning?
92%
high
How well have the library resources (e.g., books, online services and learning spaces) supported your learning?
73%
low
How easy is it to access subject specific resources (e.g., equipment, facilities, software) when you need them?
92%
high
Student voice
77%
med
Student voice
77%
med
How clear is it that students' feedback on the course is acted on?
67%
med
To what extent do you get the right opportunities to give feedback on your course?
75%
low
To what extent are students' opinions about the course valued by staff?
85%
high
How well does the students' union (association or guild) represent students' academic interests?
91%
high
Other NSS questions
Other NSS questions
During your studies, how free did you feel to express your ideas, opinions, and beliefs?
92%
high
How well communicated was information about your university/college's mental wellbeing support services?
92%
high
Student information
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computing (Cyber Security) at Solihull College.
Earnings after graduation
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