Cyber Security (SCQF level 6) NPA
What is special about this course?
The National Progression Award (NPA) in Cyber Security provides foundation knowledge and skills in data security, digital forensics and ethical hacking – providing the skills pipeline into the Cyber Security industry. These awards are designed to raise awareness of Cyber Security and fill the current skills gap in this field. They will encourage learners to improve their cyber hygiene and resilience and enable them to identify security vulnerabilities safely, legally and ethically. They will also help learners to contribute more safely to virtual communities.
Entry requirements
Evidence of core skills at a level 5 in communications, numeracy and ICT.
Adult returners who do not meet the entry requirements above may have to complete an adult returner assessment to demonstrate evidence of communication, numeracy and IT ability at a level 6.
- Data Security
- Digital Forensics
- Ethical Hacking
How will I study my course?
- Full Time
- Part Time
- Online
Students will be required to either attend classes or keep up to date with classes via video recordings on VLE.
How long will my course last?
1 Academic YearWhere can I study my course?
- Thurso
- Alness
- Dornoch
Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study.
Start date
September
Fees
| Study mode | Scottish Fee | RUK* Fee | International Fee |
| Part-time (per credit/module) | £90 | £300 | £300 |
Full-Time Study
Full-time students will automatically receive the fee waiver if they are eligible from the information they have provided on their course application form.
If you have been living in the UK for at least three years, are an ordinary resident in Scotland before the course start date it is likely that you will not have to pay fees for your full-time course. Please check our fee waiver policy for more information.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please get in touch with nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
*Rest of UK (students typically domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man), with a term-time address in Scotland.
Part-Time Study
A Fee Waiver could be available to help with the payment of course fees depending on your personal circumstances, please check our fee waiver policy to see if you are eligible.
Fees are payable on enrolment each academic year.
Some of our courses require students to have essential equipment/clothing please check with your course tutor.
Please contact nhcfinance@uhi.ac.uk if you have any further questions on fees.
What can I do on completion of my course?
Completed students may wish to progress NQ Cyber Computing
Is there more information available online?
You can use the above QR code to connect directly to the course details.
Apply for Cyber Security (SCQF level 6) NPA
We are delighted that you are thinking about studying at UHI North Highland. Please note, UHI North Highland will be changing its name to UHI North, West and Hebrides in August 2023, subject to Scottish Government approval. This will not impact on your choice of course or how and where you will study. UHI North Highland operates a fair and open admissions system committed to equality of opportunity and non-discrimination. We consider all applications on merit and on the basis of ability to achieve, without discrimination on grounds of age, disability, gender identity, marriage and civil partnership, pregnancy and maternity status, race, religion and/or belief, sex, sexual orientation or socio-economic background. We welcome applications from all prospective students and aim to provide appropriate and efficient services to students with disabilities.