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HND Digital Technologies (Cyber Security)

David Game Higher Education

HND Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) at David Game Higher Education in London. This subject gives you practical, job-ready technical skills, starting with programming and moving into systems, data and security.

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Duration: 2 years full-time
Where: London
Award: Pearson BTEC HND (Level 5)

Course overview

This subject gives you practical, job-ready technical skills, starting with programming and moving into systems, data and security. Learning is hands-on: you will write code, configure systems and build projects you can show to employers. This pathway adds focused study in cyber security, so you graduate with a specialism employers can see.

Higher National qualifications are practical, career-focused awards assessed through assignments rather than exams. An HND is equivalent to the first two years of a degree, and many graduates go on to a one-year top-up for a full honours degree.

Who this course is for

A good fit if you are already the person friends and colleagues ask for help with technology.

Where you will study

David Game Higher Education

A London higher education provider teaching HNDs and university-awarded degrees in business, criminology and digital technologies.

Study mode: Full-time, with on-campus teaching usually timetabled across two or three days a week

London

Campus availability and timetables can vary by intake. Your adviser will confirm the location and teaching days before you apply.

What you will study

Module titles vary between institutions and may change from year to year. Typical topics include:

Database Design
Web Development
Software Engineering
Cloud Computing
Cyber Security Essentials
Mobile Application Development
Artificial Intelligence Concepts
Computing Project

Entry requirements for UK students

Open to UK residents, including British and Irish citizens and people with settled or pre-settled status.
No formal qualifications are needed for most applicants aged 21 or over. You simply have a friendly interview and complete a short written task.
Work and life experience count, whatever your background and however long you have been out of education.
You will need photo ID and proof of address dated within the last month. If you are not a British or Irish citizen, you will also need a share code.
Not sure if you qualify? Ask us. We check your options before you apply, free of charge.

Every application is looked at individually. If you are not sure whether you qualify, ask us before ruling yourself out.

Where it can lead

Software developer
Web developer
IT support engineer
Network technician
Systems analyst
Cloud support engineer

Fees and funding

Eligible home students can apply to Student Finance England for a Tuition Fee Loan, paid directly to the institution, and a Maintenance Loan to help with living costs. Repayments only start once you have finished and earn above the repayment threshold.

Parents, carers and students with disabilities may qualify for extra, non-repayable support such as the Childcare Grant, Parents' Learning Allowance or Disabled Students' Allowance.

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How to apply

Talk to an adviser
A free call to check the course suits your goals and circumstances.
Submit your application
Complete our secure online application and upload your documents. It takes about fifteen minutes.
Interview or assessment
Most institutions hold a short, friendly interview or written task. We help you prepare.
Offer and funding
Accept your offer and complete your Student Finance application with our support.

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Questions about this course

When does HND Digital Technologies (Cyber Security) at David Game Higher Education start?

Start dates: Several intakes a year, commonly January, May or June, and September. We recommend applying at least six to eight weeks before you want to start, so there is time for your interview and funding.

How long does the course take?

The course takes 2 years full-time. Study mode: full-time, with on-campus teaching usually timetabled across two or three days a week.

Do I need A levels or recent qualifications?

Not always. Many courses welcome applicants aged 21 or over on the basis of experience, an interview and a short written task. We will check the requirements for you.

Do I have to pay Lampton Education for help?

No. Our advice and application support are free for students, from the first conversation to enrolment.

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