Computing & Games

HND Cyber Security

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Campuses

    • Clydebank
    • Greenock
  • Course type

    Full time

  • Level

    SCQF Higher National

  • Start date

    Clydebank
    26 Aug 24

    Greenock
    26 Aug 24

Overview

What will I learn?

You’ll learn about:

  • Advanced Digital Forensics
  • Advanced Programming
  • Wireless Security
  • Server Administration for Cyber Security
  • Routing and Switching

What qualifications do I need?

You'll need to have successfully completed HNC Cyber Security with 15 credits

What can I do after?

After successfully completing this course you'll have the skills needed to get an entry level role in the computing /technical industry.

You'll also be able to go directly into second or third year of a university degree programmes, such as:

  • A degree in computer networking at the University of the West of Scotland
  • A degree in Cyber Security at Glasgow Caledonian University

You might also want to consider part time study with the Open University.

SCQF 8

Programme Information

Start: August

End: June

Duration: 1 year

Higher National

Study options

Campus Mode Start date Level
Clydebank Full time Aug 24 SCQF Higher National
Greenock Full time Aug 24 SCQF Higher National

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