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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Bournemouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 year
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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Bournemouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-25
1 Years
Select a subject
We are currently going through a big technological change and digital growth in the Cyber Security and Networking sector. The College are excited to offer the Higher National Certificate in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security and Cloud Networking) course accredited by Pearson. The course will provide you with a flexible, unit-based structure that focuses on developing the practical, interpersonal and thinking skills you will need to succeed in employment and higher education. It will equip you with the knowledge, confidence and core skills required for a range of careers in digital technologies, including cyber security, software development, data analytics, networking, and change management..
Key programme features- One-year programme- A blended learning alternative which responds to the changing needs and demands in a post COVID world- Good opportunity for those wanting to pursue a career in Cyber Security and Networking- Offers a great path to higher qualificationsThe course is designed for students to progress and enhance their skills and techniques previously studied at level 3, to prepare students for further study at Level 5 or in readiness for employment in the Cyber Security and Networking industry.
Exam type
UCAS TariffUCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
a BTEC Level 3 qualification in Computing, Business or Creative Digital Media Production with a minimum of a Merit overall - 48 UCAS Tariff points a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject. This profile is likely to be supported by GCSE grades at A* to C (or equivalent) and/or 9 to 4 (or equivalent) in subjects such as maths and English.other related Level 3 qualificationsan Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institutionrelevant work experienceApplications from students returning to education who do not possess the formal entry qualifications, but can demonstrate relevant industry experience, will be considered on merit but would normally be expected to have achieved a Level 2 Maths and English qualification.Applicants whose first language is not English must also demonstrate that their level of English is acceptable by achieving a score in a recognised test such as:• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2• PTE Academic 51, or• IELTS 5.5 (reading and writing must be at 5.5)
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England
£6,750 per year
Students from England
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£6,750 per year
Students from Scotland
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£6,750 per year
Students from Wales
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£6,750 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
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£6,750 per year
Students from Channel Islands
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£6,750 per year
Students from EU
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