Computing Cyber Security HND
South and City College Birmingham
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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Location

Digbeth Campus - Main Site

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Digbeth Campus - Main Site

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Course info

The emphasis is on implementing computing solutions for the modern computing environment e.g. energy, transport, high-tech houses, mobile technology, monitoring & smart sensors, green & sustainability technology to name but a few. In the first year you will have one mini-project and one group project. In the second year you will have one/two mini-project/s and a main project. This will enable you to apply the skills that you have developed to complete a practical task of your choice. In the ...Read more

The emphasis is on implementing computing solutions for the modern computing environment e.g. energy, transport, high-tech houses, mobile technology, monitoring & smart sensors, green & sustainability technology to name but a few. In the first year you will have one mini-project and one group project. In the second year you will have one/two mini-project/s and a main project. This will enable you to apply the skills that you have developed to complete a practical task of your choice. In the past, previous students have designed websites, mobile apps, Windows apps and networks.

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Computer Science
Drop-out rate
Drop-out rate
The percentage of students who didn't finish the course.
Calculated by 100% - (% of students continuing course + % of students completed course)
100 - 70 = 30% Drop-out rate Source: UNISTATS, 2019
30%
Employment rate
Employment rate
The percentage of students in full-time work 6 months after finishing their course.
Source: UNISTATS, 2019
90%

Modules

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Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

A* - EE Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

You will need a minimum of 48 UCAS points which may be gained from the following qualifications:•Two A Levels •One A Level plus an AS Level pass in an appropriate subject•A BTEC National Diploma or Extended Diploma•A BTEC National Certificate•A level 3 diploma or equivalent such as NVQ, GNVQ, International Baccalaureate, Scottish Certificate of Education•A recognised (Kite marked) Access courseIn addition, you will need GCSE English and Maths at grade A-C, or level 2 equivalentAlternatively, if you have significant relevant work experience or other professional qualifications you may be eligible for the course. Contact the College who will be able to advise and discuss your suitability for the course.

Access to Higher Education qualifications from a kite marked course is accepted

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Tuition fees

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England

£6,000 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£6,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£6,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£6,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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£6,000 per year

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South and City College Birmingham
High Street Deritend Digbeth Birmingham B5 5SU United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Birmingham Moor Street  0.2 miles away
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