Truro and Penwith College
Cyber Security (HTQ) HNC
Truro and Penwith College

Course modalities offered

Key Course Facts

Salary

Salary of all UK Graduates of

  15 months after graduation 3 years after graduation 5 years after graduation
Median salary £25081 £25438 £27931
25-75 percentile range £25006 - £26600 £19412 - £29648 £20644 - £33341

Course Description

With the increasing trend of online and personal data, the systems that hold and store important information are exposed to a range of threats which constantly evolve and are becoming ever increasingly more complicated.

The course has been designed as a practical vocational course, with input from local, regional and national organisations. The course aims to develop and equip learners with not only the technical skills but also the employment/personal skills desired by employers. Through the tutorial process entrepreneurship is explored along with the opportunity for industry related certifications in order to maximise students employability. On successful completion of this course, students will have both a theoretical and practical understanding of a range of Cyber Security technologies and working practices.

On completion of this HNC, students can progress to Stage Two of the FdSc Cyber Security programme offered at Truro and Penwith College.

****Assessments are varied and include:** ** **Employer led assignment briefs** **Essays** **Reports** **Academic Posters** **Exams**

Entry Requirements / Admissions

Unfortunately, we are unable to consider international applicants.
Get advice on which foundation courses are best for you to still study Cyber Security (HTQ), HNC, if you do not meet the minimum requirements in terms of UCAS score, A levels, or English language requirements.

Costs

Tuition Fees Cyber Security (HTQ) HNC

Ireland £8224 year 1
EU £9335 year 1
England UK £8224 year 1
Northern Ireland £8224 year 1
Scotland £8224 year 1
Wales £8224 year 1
Channel Islands £8224 year 1
International £9335 year 1

Average student cost of living in the UK

Rent £518
Water, gas electricity, internet (at home) £50
Supermarket shopping £81
Clothing £35
Eating out £33
Alcohol £27
Takeaways / food deliveries £30
Going out / entertainment (excl.alcohol, food) £24
Holidays and weekend trips £78
Transport within city £17
Self-care / sports £20
Stationary / books £13
Mobile phone / internet £13
Cable TV / streaming £7
Insurance £51
Other £95
  
Average student cost of living £1092

London costs approx 34% more than average, mainly due to rent being 67% higher than average of other cities. For students staying in student halls, costs of water, gas, electricity, wifi are generally included in the rental. Students in smaller cities where accommodation is in walking/biking distance transport costs tend to be significantly smaller.

How to apply

Application deadline:

January 1, 2025

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Possible Entry Points:

  • year 1 (Default entry point)

About Truro and Penwith College

Truro and Penwith College is a provider of Further Education courses, with a campus site in both Truro and Penzance, England. The college has a record of producing some of the highest A-Level results in the UK in terms of points-per-student, and is consistently rated among the best non-selective education providers in the country by Ofsted and the Sunday Times.

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Where is this programme taught

Truro Campus
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