Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security) HND
Course Overview - Digital Technologies for England (Cyber Security) HND
The Pearson HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security Pathway) is a higher technical qualification (HTQ) that helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers. This programme as a Higher Technical Qualification is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and developed with employers. A Higher Technical- Qualification (HTQ) from Activate Learning provides an alternative high-quality route for you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your career.
HTQs are qualifications at L...
The Pearson HND in Digital Technologies (Cyber Security Pathway) is a higher technical qualification (HTQ) that helps you develop as a professional, self-reflecting individual, able to meet the demands of employers. This programme as a Higher Technical Qualification is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education and developed with employers. A Higher Technical- Qualification (HTQ) from Activate Learning provides an alternative high-quality route for you to gain the skills and knowledge needed to succeed in your career.<br/><br/>HTQs are qualifications at Level 4 or Level 5, including Higher National Certificates (HNCs), Higher National Diplomas (HNDs) and Foundation Degrees, and are approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education to enable students to develop the knowledge, skills and behaviour sought after by employers. This Higher National Diploma (HND) provides a foundation of learning and also develops and strengthens your core and specialist skills.<br/><br/>You will gain a wide range of knowledge tied to practical skills gained through research, independent study, directed study and workplace scenarios. You will be involved in vocational activities that help you to develop vocational behaviour (the attitudes and approaches required for competence) and transferable skills. Transferable skills are those such as communication, teamwork, research and analysis, which are highly valued in higher education and the workplace.
Course Information
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
21/09/2026
Campus
Online
Application Details
14 January
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
IT12
Institution Code
O25
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
UCAS Tariff
48
Normally, entry requires a minimum of 48 UCAS points from your Level 3 qualifications comprised of either: - a BTEC Level 3 qualification such as an Extended Diploma in Computing, Business, or Creative Digital Media Production. - a GCE A Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject, or satisfactory performance across more than one A Level. - other related Level 3 qualification. - an Access to Higher Education Diploma in a relevant subject. - a T Level in a related subject, at Pass or above, or - an international equivalent to the above qualifications.
GCSE/National 4/National 5
In addition to a Level 3 qualification, you should have one of the following: - GCSE English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above. - Equivalent qualifications, such as Functional Skills Level 2, may also be accepted.
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Fees and funding
| Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
|---|---|---|---|
| England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales, Channel Islands | £6,000 | 2026/27 | Year 1 |






































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