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UndergraduateHigher National DiplomaUCAS: HQ02

Computing for England (Cyber Security) (HTQ)

Coventry University
Scarborough, England
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2 yearsDuration
£9,535Per Year (Home)
£30,000Avg. Graduate Salary
92%Satisfaction

Course Overview

Pursue your ambitions in engineering and technology with the HND Computing for England (Cyber Security) (HTQ) at Coventry University. Based in Scarborough, England, this programme combines theoretical knowledge with practical application, with a 2-year full-time structure. This Computing for England (Cyber Security) HTQ course delivered at CU Scarborough campus has been designed to develop students’ knowledge and understanding in relation to cyber threats and vulnerabilities, cyber defence techniques and incident response. You will explore fundamental principles as well as leading-edge concepts, terminologies, models, and hardening methods. You will assess the types of malicious activity and potential targets, and the role everyone has in maintaining cyber resilience. Home/uk fees are £9,535 per year, and a minimum IELTS score of 6.0 is required for admission. Graduates from this programme benefit from strong career prospects, with 85% student satisfaction rating, a median graduate salary of £28,000 within three years, and a 80% continuation rate.

What You'll Learn

Fundamental principles as well as leading-edge concepts
Terminologies
Models
Hardening methods
UCAS Code:HQ02
Academic Year:2026-27 entry
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Entry Requirements

📋 Academic Entry Requirements

UCAS Points80

🗣️ English Language Requirements

TestOverallLRWS
IELTS Academic65.55.55.55.5

L = Listening, R = Reading, W = Writing, S = Speaking

Tuition Fees & Funding

International Student Fee

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Home Student Fee

£9,535

regulated fee

Scholarships available for eligible students

Fees and funding Student Full-time Part-time UK £9,535 per year Not available International Not available Not available For advice and guidance on tuition fees and student loans visit our Undergraduate Finance page and see the University’s Tuition Fee and Refund Terms and Conditions. The University will charge the tuition fees that are stated in the above table for the first Academic Year of study. The University will review tuition fees each year. For UK (home) students, if Parliament permits a

📊 OFFICIAL UK DATA

Graduate Outcomes

Based on official HESA Graduate Outcomes survey data

💰 Graduate Salaries — Coventry University

Time After GraduationLower Quartile SalaryMedian SalaryUpper Quartile Salary
15 months£26,000£30,000£37,000
3 years£22,000£28,000£35,500
5 years£26,500£35,000£48,000

UK subject average: £36,000 — sector benchmark across all UK universities

Graduate Salary vs UK Subject Average

This course
UK average
Salary 3 years after graduation 22% below UK average salary
This course
£28,000
UK average
£36,000
Salary 5 years after graduation Close to UK average salary
This course
£35,000
UK average
£36,000

Salary trend: ↑ up £7,000 from year 3 to year 5

Official Data

Salary figures are sourced from Discover Uni graduate outcomes data for this subject area at this provider (subject area: CAH11-01). These represent typical earnings and may not reflect this specific course. For official data, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

💼 Employment Breakdown

85%Working
5%Work & Study
10%Seeking Work
55%Professional Jobs
Official Data

Graduate employment outcomes are sourced directly from Discover Uni for this specific course and provider. For full details, visit Discover Uni at Discover Uni.

Student Satisfaction

Subject-level average

National Student Survey (NSS) results — undergraduate final-year students only

Teaching on my course
92%
Learning opportunities
85%
Assessment and feedback
88%
Academic support
98%
Organisation and management
74%
Learning resources
90%
Student voice
77%
Continuation rate% students continuing to year 2
28%

National Student Survey via Discover Uni.

Estimated Data

Source: Subject-level average for this provider

2 Scholarships Available

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Coventry University Group Scholarship

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£2,000scholarship value
  • Open to your course
Merit

Vice-Chancellor Undergraduate Scholarship 2025/26

Coventry University · Undergraduate

£4,000scholarship value
  • For undergraduate study
  • Open to your course
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About Coventry University

Coventry University offers Computing for England (Cyber Security) (HTQ) as part of its comprehensive programme offerings.

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