32 UCAS Tariff points, including at least one A Level or equivalent Level 3 qualification (preferably in a digital or IT-related subject), and four GCSEs at grade C/4 or above. Mature applicants are welcome and assessed individually. All applicants must attend an interview with course tutors.

You’ll learn through a mix of lectures, seminars, tutorials, group discussions, and independent study. Assessment includes a variety of methods such as presentations, reports, essays, portfolios, and practical tasks. Formative and summative assessments are used to support your development.

This course prepares you for careers such as security analyst, network administrator, incident response manager, and more. You’ll also have the opportunity to gain industry-recognised certifications and progress to further study in cyber security or cloud computing.

In Year 1 (HND Level 5), you’ll study modules including Professional Practice in the Digital Economy, Innovation & Digital Transformation, Cyber Security, Programming, Big Data & Visualisation, Networking in the Cloud, Security, and Networking.

These modules are designed to build your technical expertise and prepare you for real-world challenges in the digital sector.