Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Computing for England – Cyber Security - RQF (HC4P5F)

• GCSE English and Maths at C grade or above (or equivalent) and
  
• UCAS tariff score of 48-64 from a full-time Level 3 qualification such as BTEC, A-Level or an Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution in Maths, Physics, Engineering, Science, Computer Science, Electronic Systems or similar.
  
  All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5 or equivalent.
  
  We accept a wide range of European and international qualifications. Mature students with appropriate related industry experience are encouraged to apply.

This course is designed to prepare future security professionals by combining core principles with exposure to current technologies and solutions.

The program is intended for students who need to catch up after missing the usual September enrolment.

At Level 4, students will gain a broad understanding of key aspects of the computing sector through seven mandatory core units, including one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment, along with one additional optional unit.

• 75% classroom-based learning supervised by a tutor
  
• 20% work-based learning supervised by a tutor
  
• 5% e-Learning supervised by a tutor in real time
  
• Guest speakers and field trips (Optional).
  
  Students will attend college for 15 hours – over two days. Students are expected to complete approximately 22.5 hours per week of independent study (i.e. on research in LRC and completing assignments).

Assessment is through a series of assignments including:

• 95% written assignments
  
• 3% group work
  
• 1% presentations
  
• 1% time-constrained assessments.
  
  The grades in each subject unit are shown as: pass, merit, distinction.

Please click here for the Course Handbook – containing full course details plus information on

• Assessment and grading
  
• College rules and resources
  
• Student support and representation.
  
  Please click here to view the Terms and Conditions for our HE students.
  
  For students to be eligible for funding from Student Finance England, they must be studying on an eligible course at a provider registered with the Office for Students (OfS). The OfS is the new independent regulator for higher education in England and all higher education providers need to register with the OfS for their students to be eligible for student support in the 2024-25 academic year. The OfS has published providers on its Register and HRUC (and HCUC as we were known before Jan 2023) has been registered since 10 December 2018. Please visit www.officeforstudents.org.uk for more information.
  
  We have the following links with employers:
  
• Study Skills Day at Brunel University
  
• AWS Data Centre Sensor Challenge
  
• Cisco Engagement
  
• Massachusetts Institute of Technology Industrial Liaison Program (MIT ILP)
  
• National Innovation Challenge competition
  
• International Work Experience Initiative
  
• Info Security Europe.
  
  For further information, please contact our Information, Advice and Guidance team on: 01895 853333 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

The skills offered as part of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing- Cyber Security can provide graduates with the opportunity to work in many different areas of the computing sector.

Previous students have successfully gained employment in the following roles: Computer Analysts, IT Security Coordinator, Ethical Hacker, Fraud Analyst, etc.

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate provides a solid grounding in Computing-Cyber Security at Level 4, with vendor-accredited certification and professional body membership, all of which students can build on and allow students to continue their studies to Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing -Cyber Security.

• Home student fee: £6,500
  
  
• International student fee: £8,990. There is also a registration fee for international students of £125.
  
  The fees quoted are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, materials, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
  
  Fees will be no higher than those published, subject to an Access and Participation Plan being approved by the Office for Students.
  
  Whether you pay a 'home' or 'overseas' fee depends on whether you meet certain criteria. Harrow, Richmond and Uxbridge Colleges (HRUC) does not create the criteria for fee status. The fee status criteria is provided in regulations and guidance, published by the government.
  
  For information on the conditions you need to meet to be entitled to pay tuition fees at the 'home' rate for study on a Higher Education (HE) course at Uxbridge College please contact the Careers Team on 01895 853333.
  
  If you are unsure about your status, please contact the Careers Team at Uxbridge College. The UK Council for International Student Affairs (UKCISA) also has information about residency for international students.
  

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