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HND Diploma • 2 Years

Cybersecurity

Higher National Diploma • Fully Funded by Student Finance England

Intakes: Jan / May / Sept
Schedule: 2 Days a Week
Assessment: 100% Coursework

No Formal Exams

Assessed purely through practical laboratory assignments, projects, and coursework. No stressful traditional memory exams.

Flexible 2-Day Timetable

Attend university just 2 days a week with flexible morning, evening, or weekend tracks designed around childcare and work.

Course Overview & Fees

Awarding Body Pearson / UK Partner Universities (Fully Accredited HND)
Course Duration 2 Years (Fast-Track Diploma)
Tuition Fees £9,250 per year — 100% covered by Student Finance England (No upfront out-of-pocket costs)
Maintenance Loans Up to £13,000+ available per year to help cover rent, food, childcare, and general living expenses
Study Locations London, Birmingham, Manchester, Leeds

Entry Requirements

Standard Route

  • A-Levels, BTEC Level 3, or equivalent qualifications.
  • Basic familiarity with computers and an interest in technology.

Mature Student Route (Age 21+)

No formal IT qualifications? You can still apply. If you are over 21, we accept work history, general office experience, or a strong motivation to pivot into the tech sector via a relaxed personal interview.

Course Curriculum

Year 1

First Year Core Modules (Level 4)

Building the critical foundations of networking, computing, and security architecture:

  • Networking Principles & Protocol Architectures
  • Database Design, Cloud Computing & Development
  • Introduction to Security Threats & Defensive Strategies
  • Computer Systems Architecture & Operating Systems
Year 2

Second Year Modules (Level 5)

Advanced practical training in hacking defenses, testing, and operations management:

  • Ethical Hacking & Penetration Testing Protocols
  • Information Security Management & Disaster Recovery
  • Network Security Controls, Firewalls & Cryptography
  • Advanced Cybersecurity Practical Lab Group Project

Where This Degree Takes You

Graduates secure lucrative entry-level positions across corporate IT firms, public sector agencies, and dedicated security operations centers (SOC), including:

Cybersecurity Analyst Ethical Hacker / Pen Tester Network Security Engineer IT Security Consultant Incident Response Analyst Information Security Auditor

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