Computing (Cyber Security)

Tameside College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Computer scienceSoftware engineering

UCAS Points

64 points

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

UCAS Tariff Points 64 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HND

Location: Ashton-under-Lyne

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
3131 IT operations technicians
2139 Information technology professionals
3132 IT user support technicians
2141 Web design professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals

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