Entry Requirements
Applicants aged 18+
- Level 3 qualification or Access to Higher Education Certificate
- English: GCSE 4/C or CEFR B2 (on-campus testing available)
- Successful completion of an Academic Interview
Applicants aged 21+
- No standard qualifications required
- Relevant professional or vocational experience considered
- Same English proficiency requirement applies
Don't have A-levels? No problem.
We accept equivalent European qualifications: Diploma de Bacalaureat (Romania), Matura (Poland), Abitur (Germany), Baccalaureat (France), and more. Career changers and mature students with relevant UK work experience are also welcome.
Job Prospects
Career Opportunities
This HND prepares you for exciting careers in one of the most high-demand areas of the tech industry — cyber security. You’ll graduate with practical skills that are directly applicable to protecting systems, data, and networks in real-world environments.
Possible career paths include:
- Cyber Security Analyst – Monitor and respond to security breaches and threats
- IT Security Specialist – Develop and implement protective measures across systems
- Penetration Tester (Ethical Hacker) – Test and improve system security by simulating attacks
- Network Security Engineer – Design and maintain secure network infrastructures
- Digital Forensics Analyst – Investigate cybercrimes and recover digital evidence
- Information Security Officer – Oversee security policies and risk management strategies
- Cloud Security Associate – Protect data stored and accessed via cloud services
You can also progress to the final year of a full undergraduate degree in digital technologies, cyber security, or computer science — opening even more opportunities for advancement.
Tuition Fees & Funding
Total available per year
Tuition £9,535 + Maintenance up to £13,762. You pay nothing upfront.
Don't worry about fees. Your advisor will check your eligibility and help you apply for full funding, including any additional grants you may qualify for.
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Career Prospects
Graduates go on to work in high-demand roles across the UK:
IT Support Technician £22-35k
Cyber Security Analyst £30-50k
Network Technician £25-40k
Data Analyst £28-45k
Risk Analyst £30-48k
Software Developer £30-55k
Database Administrator £30-48k
Web Developer £28-45k
Salary ranges are indicative based on UK market data. Actual salaries depend on location, experience, and employer.
How You'll Learn
Year 1 establishes computing fundamentals, Year 2 advances into Cloud Computing, IoT, and Applied Cyber Security. Transferable skills in communication, teamwork, research, and analysis integrated throughout. Two-day weekly timetable allows you to keep your lifestyle balanced.
Assessment Methods
Continuous practical assessment with no formal examinations. Methods include written assignments, presentations, case study analysis, in-class tests, work-based projects, software development exercises, and portfolio evidence.
Schedule
Two days per week, weekdays only. Intakes in October, January, and June. Duration: 2 years.
Admissions Interview
Most courses include a short, friendly admissions interview. Before your interview, your UniStart advisor will send you a personalised preparation pack - including a written guide and a video walkthrough - created by our admissions experts specifically for your course.
Students who use our preparation pack have up to a 94% success rate.