Computing (Cyber Security)
Tameside CollegeComputing (Cyber Security) HNC is an undergraduate degree at Tameside College, based in Ashton-under-Lyne, taught full-time over 1 year. Entry requires around 64 UCAS points.
UCAS Points
64 points
Typical offer · UCAS
About this course
This is a full-time programme which comprises of 8 modules studied over one year. The HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification) will enable you to develop a range of specialist skills to meet the demands of employers. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which will aim to meet the needs of each individual and accommodate different learning styles for example, case studies, assessments, group work, practical work, projects, extended writing and interactive activities.
Core Units:
● Programming
● Networking
● Professional Practice
● Database Design & Development
● Security
● Planning a Computing Project
Specialist Mandatory Unit:
● Cyber Security
Likely Non-core units:
● Website Design & Development
Entry Requirements
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HNC
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HND
Location: Ashton-under-Lyne
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Certificate - HNC
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Ashton-under-Lyne
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science, Software engineering
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ