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.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsYear 1
*Cyber Security and Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence AI & Intelligent Systems
*Networking and Security
*Professional Practice and Planning a Computing Project
*Programming Unit and Database Design & Development
Year 2
*Systems Analytics and Design Database Management Systems
*Internet of Things and Emerging Topics
*Applied Cryptography and Forensics
*Business Process Support and Information Security
Modules are subjects to updates to ensure our curriculum remains up-to-date. Please check our website for the latest module information.
Coventry University has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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We’re here to help you achieve your study goals. If your qualifications or expected levels of grades differ from those outlined above, chat with our admissions team and between us we will explore the possibilities open to you. We accept a range of qualifications and our study experience is designed to give you options and support from the start.
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IELTS: 6.0 overall with at least 5.5 in each component area.https://www.coventry.ac.uk/international-students-hub/apply/english-requirements/
Grades alone don’t tell us everything about your potential and your story. We use information from your application to assess achievements in your personal situation to support fair and equal access. For example, we consider where you live, your school, if you are a carer or a care leaver or have experienced disruption to your education.
We have different schemes that recognise this context that may result in a reduced offer by up to 24 UCAS points or equivalent.
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| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England, Scotland, Wales, Northern Ireland, Channel Islands & Republic of Ireland | £9790* |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Studying this course with a sandwich year incurs an additional £1,575 fee (£1,900 for international students) to cover your academic support throughout your placement year.
For full international fees and the most up to date information about tuition fees, please check the relevant course page of the Coventry University website.
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