Computing for England (Cyber Security) (HTQ) - HND
Coventry University
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This Computing for England (Cyber Security) HTQ course delivered at CU Scarborough campus has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding in relation to cyber threats and vulnerabilities, cyber defence techniques and incident response. You will explore fundamental principles as well as leading-edge concepts, terminologies, models, and hardening methods.You will assess the types of malicious activity and potential targets, and the role everyone has in maintaining cyber ...Read more

This Computing for England (Cyber Security) HTQ course delivered at CU Scarborough campus has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding in relation to cyber threats and vulnerabilities, cyber defence techniques and incident response. You will explore fundamental principles as well as leading-edge concepts, terminologies, models, and hardening methods.You will assess the types of malicious activity and potential targets, and the role everyone has in maintaining cyber resilience. On successful completion of this course, you will have:*explored the nature of cyber crime and cyber threat actors*looked into the roles and responsibilities in relation to information assurance*assessed the threats to, and vulnerabilities in ICT infrastructure*investigated strategic responses to cyber security threats.The pathways at both Level 4 and Level 5 are mapped to the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’s Occupational Standards and professional body standards with the aim of providing professional status Level 5 HND and progression to direct employment, upon successful completion of this course. The vendor-accredited certification indicates that the course meets industry standards and prepares students with the necessary knowledge and skills required to enter the workforce. Additionally, obtaining a vendor-accredited certification can demonstrate to employers that a student has achieved a certain level of expertise and competence in a particular area.Please check our website for the latest module information.

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Entry requirements

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80 Grades / Points required

GCSE/National 4/National 5:

GCSE maths and English at grade 4 / C or Functional Skills Level 2, or other equivalent Level 2 awards. Grades / Points required

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£9,535 per year

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£9,535 per year

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
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 is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.

£9,535 per year

This information comes from UCAS, or in some cases the institution directly.
Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Channel Islands

This is the fee you pay if you live within Channel Islands. Please note, this is subject to change.

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07 Nov 25
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The location is perfect as I live near...
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marco
23 Oct 25
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Coventry University
Coventry University , Coventry

Coventry University is a global, modern university with a mission to create better futures....

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Coventry University
Ashburn Road Scarborough North Yorkshire YO11 2JW United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Scarborough  0.2 miles away

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