Computing for England (Cyber Security)

University Campus Oldham
Undergraduate HND Full-time 1 Year Computer scienceSoftware engineering

About this course

Our HND Cyber Security builds on and enhances the knowledge and skills obtained at HNC level. You will gain skills to enable you to undertake a range of complex digital technologies, alongside the core skills required for a career in Cyber Security.

You will gain skills in identifying and exploiting vulnerabilities in computer networks and systems, as well as learning how to protect them against hacker attacks. You will combine your interest in forensics, computer networks and security to become the cyber security professional of the future.

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2135 Cyber security professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2141 Web design professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Oldham
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science, Software engineering