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HND in Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security)

If you’re looking to pursue a career in digital technology, our HND will help you develop a range of key skills essential for entry into this exciting and ever-evolving sector.

You’ll also develop transferable skills such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.

  • Duration: 2 years
  • Intakes: September, February, July
  • Locations: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds
  • Study Mode: Weekdays, evenings and/or weekends
  • Fees: £9535 per year

Course overview

 

  • Awarding Institution: Pearson Education

  • Awarded Degree: Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security)

  • Duration: 2 years

  • Location: London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

  • Delivery: Weekdays

 

Course Details & Career Opportunities

The HND in Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security) course is aimed at students who want to continue their education through applied learning. Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals provide an intensive study of the digital computing sector and are designed for students who wish to pursue a career in the field.

 

After completing this course, students can continue their studies to degree level or pursue careers such as:

 

  • Business Analyst

  • Digital Technologist

  • IT Support Technician

  • Data Analyst

  • Software Developer

  • Network Technician

  • Software Tester

  • Risk Analyst

  • Data Analytics Consultant

  • Database Administrator

  • Web Developer

  • IOT Developer

 

Course Structure

 

Year 1:

  • Big Data and Visualisation (15 credits)

  • Cyber Security (15 credits)

  • Innovation and Digital Transformation (15 credits)

  • Networking (15 credits)

  • Networking in the Cloud (15 credits)

  • Professional Practice in the Digital Economy (15 credits)

  • Programming (15 credits)

  • Security (15 credits)

 

Year 2:

  • Applied Cryptography in the Cloud (15 credits)

  • Applied Security in the Cloud (15 credits)

  • Business Intelligence (15 credits)

  • Digital Sustainability (15 credits)

  • Emerging Technologies (15 credits)

  • Information Security Management in the Cloud (15 credits)

  • Internet of Things (15 credits)

  • Work Based Learning in the Digital Economy (15 credits)

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