Computing for England (Cyber Security)

Chichester College Group (inc Brinsbury, Chichester, Crawley, Northbrook & Worthing Colleges)
Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

CCD - AAA

UCAS Points

80 - 144 points

About this course

This course will help you develop a range of skills related to modern computing and technology, preparing you for work in the computing industry or to go on and study a top-up degree. The emphasis is on implementing computing solutions for a modern landscape.

This course will give you the opportunity to take advantage of excellent networking and software engineering facilities situated in a purpose-built environment. You will benefit from a large amount of tutor led class time from our professional, friendly, and approachable staff. Each of the modules are assessed by individual or group coursework assignments. Special features include small group sizes ensure you get the support you need to succeed and an opportunity to progress onto a final top-up year and achieve a full degree.

This course is available to anyone who has a keen interest in computing and cloud systems with a focus on cyber security. Ideally, applicants will have foundation knowledge in many areas of computing. There is a prerequisite knowledge, which could be either from personal experience, relevant industry experience, or from formalised academic studies. This will be assessed on an individual basis through a formal interview as part of your application process.

This career-focused qualification will enable learners to directly enter employment in the cloud computing industry or offer an opportunity to progress to a university degree. They will benefit companies by providing access to a uniquely skilled pool of cloud computing talent, whilst creating greater opportunities for graduates to be employed by the world’s leading companies.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCD - AAA
UCAS Tariff Points 80 - 144 points
Scottish Higher CCCCDD
BTEC MMP - DDD

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
3131 IT operations technicians
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
3132 IT user support technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Chichester
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science