Computing (Cyber Security Pathway) - Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ)

You will require a minimum of 48 UCAS points from a relevant Level 3 qualification such as:

• National Diploma/Certificate in IT or other IT-related Level 3 qualification or Access to HE in Computing, Business or computer related.
• An International Baccalaureate qualification.
• Applicants with BTEC ND/NC or degrees in other areas will be considered.
• 5 GCSEs-grades A*-C/9-4 including English and Maths or equivalent qualification.
• We will accept T Levels for entry onto our higher education courses, providing they meet our entry requirements.

Additional Entry Requirements

• Applications from students with specific vocational, professional and other qualifications are judged on merit according to the relevance of such courses serving as preparation for the programme.
• We also welcome applications from mature students with an interest in learning the technical aspects of Computing.
• If you do not have the above UCAS or GCSE requirements but have appropriate experience, specific knowledge or industry-based qualifications, your application will be welcomed and still considered

Assessment is through coursework, assignments, individual or group projects, demonstrations of software implementations and individual or group presentations.

Following successful achievement of the Higher National Diploma in Computing (Cyber Security), further study can be achieved through a Top Up Degree, to gain a BSc at University level.  Students can fast track to the 3rd year of the BSc in Computing, BSc Data Science, BSc Information Technology, BSc Business Computer Systems, depending on final grades achieved in Level 5. Students should be aware that each university sets its own admission criteria and that those criteria can change. For more information on entry requirements, please visit https://www.highernationals.com/degree-finder The most popular Cyber Security employment are Blockchain Developer, Cyber Security Project Manager, Ethical Hacker, Cyber Security Consultant, Digital Forensic Analyst, Chief Information Security Officer (CISO)

-Apply now via UCAS.com -The UCAS code for this course is G402 -The university code for Bromley College is B97 -For further information, please email HE@lsec.ac.uk

Year 1: Level 4 (HTQ)

• Unit 1: Programming -15 Credits
• Unit 2: Networking-15 Credits
• Unit 3: Professional Practice-15 Credits
• Unit 4: Database Design and Development-15 Credits
• Unit 5: Security-15 Credits
• Unit 6: Planning a Computer Project (Pearson Set)- -15 Credits
• Unit 10: Cyber Security-15 Credits
• Unit 14: Maths for Computing-15 Credits Year 1: Level 5 (HTQ)
• Unit 16: Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)-30 Credits
• Unit 17: Business Process Support-15 Credits
• Unit 30: Applied Cryptography in the Cloud-15 Credits
• Unit 31: Forensics-15 Credits
• Unit 32: Information Security Management-15 Credits
• Unit 34: Analytical Methods-15 Credits
• Unit 36: User Experience and Interface Design-15 Credits

You can apply for a student loan for this course from Student Finance England. You should do this as soon as possible to ensure your funding is in place for the start of your course.

Although we aim to minimise any additional costs to students over and above the course tuition fee, there will be some additional costs which students are expected to meet. These include:

• Textbooks

• Travel to other sites - Where required

• Library Fees and Fines - If you fail to return loaned items within the required time, you will be responsible for the cost of any fees or fines applicable

• Printing and photocopying - You will need to cover the cost of any printing or photocopying undertaken to support your learning

• Graduation ceremonies - It is free for you to attend the ceremony itself. Guest tickets and robe hire/photography are additional costs payable by you.

The Higher National Diploma in Computing (Cyber Security) is a two-year course.

The programme contains practical classroom-based exercises and study. The course delivery uses traditional teaching, presentations and demonstrations, tutorials, group seminars, and self-directed study.

The course is made up of taught lectures, independent study time and tutorials.

You will be introduced to key topics and concepts during the modules but are required to engage with additional wider reading and research to enhance your chance of success on the course.

You will be taught through lectures, seminars and practical workshops. The programme is delivered over 2.5 days with 15 hours of contact time per week. In addition, students will be required to carry out 15 hours of independent study and partake in group work where required.

You will study at our Orpington Campus in our University Centre.

You will be taught by an academic team that consists of highly qualified academics with a range of expertise and experience. All our team members hold teaching qualifications and some hold Masters qualifications. All lecturers have experience in delivering research-informed teaching.