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Computing for England (Cyber Security) (HTQ) - HND

Coventry University

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Course options

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  • Qualification

    Higher National Diploma - HND

  • Location

    CU Scarborough

  • Study mode

    Full time

  • Start date

    NOV

  • Duration

    2 Years

Course summary

This Computing for England (Cyber Security) HTQ course delivered at CU Scarborough campus has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding in relation to cyber threats and vulnerabilities, cyber defence techniques and incident response. You will explore fundamental principles as well as leading-edge concepts, terminologies, models, and hardening methods.You will assess the types of malicious activity and potential targets, and the role everyone has in maintaining cyber resilience. On successful completion of this course, you will have:explored the nature of cyber crime and cyber threat actorslooked into the roles and responsibilities in relation to information assuranceassessed the threats to, and vulnerabilities in ICT infrastructureinvestigated strategic responses to cyber security threats.The pathways at both Level 4 and Level 5 are mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Occupational Standards and professional body standards with the aim of providing professional status Level 5 HND and progression to direct employment, upon successful completion of this course. The vendor-accredited certification indicates that the course meets industry standards and prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to enter the workforce. Additionally, obtaining a vendor-accredited certification can demonstrate to employers that a student has achieved a certain level of expertise and competence in a particular area.Please check our website for the latest module information.

Application deadline

29 January

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University information

Coventry University

Coventry University

Coventry University

  • University League Table

    59th

  • Campus address

    Coventry (Main Campus), Priory Street, Coventry, West Midlands, CV1 5FB, United Kingdom

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In 2023/24, Coventry University Group had 50,000+ global learners.
Coventry University has a strong international outlook, attracting international students and staff and collaborating with overseas partners.
International students can access a number of scholarships, bursaries and discounts to help fund their studies.

Subject rankings

  • Subject ranking

    Computer Science

    84th out of 117 6

    15th out of 18 2

  • Entry standards

    / Max 223
    123 55%

    71st

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    80.0 80%

    66th

    5

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.13 78%

    29th

    15

  • Entry standards

    / Max 164
    114 70%

    12th

  • Graduate prospects

    / Max 100
    78.0 78%

    4th

    8

  • Student satisfaction

    / Max 4
    3.19 80%

    5th

    6

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