Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) in Cyber Security Operations

Government-approved Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) credential focused on SIEM monitoring and defensive cyber operations.

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Application checklist & requirements

These requirements reflect published university guidelines available at the last review. Review official department guidelines before submission.

Academic degree / Prerequisites: Level 3 qualification in IT or mature applicant with computing experience
English language proficiency: IELTS 6.0
Standardized testing (GRE/GMAT): Not required
Thesis / Research statement: Technical CV and career development plan
Recommendation letters: One academic or employer letter

How much will it cost? How much funding is available?

Financial support / stipend: Department for Education (DfE) HTQ tuition subsidy support
Application fee: £0
Tuition / joining costs: £6,000 total course fee

Dates and verification

Application deadline: March 31, 2027
Last source review: 2026-10-15

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Important verification note

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