Course Details

HND Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma In Computing(Computing, Cybersecurity & Network Engineering)

HND is a Level 5 qualification (equivalent to the second year of a UK bachelor’s degree). There is an embedded level-4 exit qualification in the HNC. The HND is a level-5 qualification

Start Date

January 2027, June 2027

Duration

2 years

Campus

London

Tuition Fee

£6,185 per year (UK home)

Study Mode

Full-time

Structure

Course Structure

Year 1

Programming

15 credits

Networking

15 credits

Professional Practice

15 credits

Database Design & Development

15 credits

Security

15 credits

Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-set)

15 credits

Cyber Security

15 credits

Strategic Information Systems

15 credits

Year 2

Business Process Support

15 credits

Applied Cryptography in the Cloud

15 credits

Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)

15 credits

Forensics

15 credits

Information Security Management

15 credits

Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)

15 credits

Network Management

15 credits

Emerging Technologies

15 credits

Requirements

Entry Requirements

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Academic Requirements

Students will be recruited students of good achievement from all educational backgrounds. Proven previous exam results will be the main criteria for admission. The following criteria must be met in order to secure admission: A- level pass or equivalent. A BTEC level-3 qualification in business. Other related level-3 qualifications. An access to higher education certificate awarded by an approved further education institution. Related work experience Mature applicants may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector.

English Language Requirements

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