Cyber Security (HTQ)

University Centre Truro and Penwith
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Software engineering

A-Level Entry

DD

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

With the increasing trend of online and personal data, the systems that hold and store important information are exposed to a range of threats which constantly evolve and are becoming ever increasingly more complicated.

The course has been designed as a practical vocational course, with input from local, regional and national organisations. The course aims to develop and equip learners with not only the technical skills but also the employment/personal skills desired by employers. Through the tutorial process entrepreneurship is explored along with the opportunity for industry related certifications in order to maximise students employability. On successful completion of this course, students will have both a theoretical and practical understanding of a range of Cyber Security technologies and working practices.

On completion of this HNC, students can progress to Stage Two of the FdSc Cyber Security programme offered at the University Centre Truro and Penwith .

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades DD
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points
BTEC PPP

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Truro

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HNC

Location: Truro

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
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
3131 IT operations technicians
2135 Cyber security professionals

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Truro
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Software engineering