Holmes Institute

What you'll study

The degree is offered in two structures depending on prior study in computing.

Non-cognate structure (no previous computing study)

• Year 1: HS7000 Information Systems in Business; HS7001 Data and Information Management; HS7002 IS Governance, Security and Ethics; HS7020 Cyber Criminology; HS7021 Programming Fundamentals; HS7022 Project Management
• Year 2: HS7030 Networks and Data Communications; HS7031 Information Security Management; HS7032 Cyber Forensics; HS7040 Network Security; HS7041 Business Intelligence; HS7042 Cybersecurity Project

Cognate structure (previous computing study)

• Year 1: HS7021 Programming Fundamentals; HS7020 Cyber Criminology; HS7002 IS Governance, Security and Ethics; HS7022 Project Management; HS7041 Business Intelligence; Elective*
• Year 2: HS7030 Networks and Data Communications; HS7031 Information Security Management; HS7032 Cyber Forensics; HS7040 Network Security; HS7042 Cybersecurity Project; Elective*

Electives: Students may choose eligible postgraduate units from Holmes; availability depends on demand and offering in a study period.

Entry requirements

Admissions follow Holmes Institute's published policy. For detailed, authoritative entry criteria applicants should consult the 'Admissions Requirements Policy and Procedures' document available on the Holmes Policies page.

Career prospects

The course targets roles that combine technical and managerial responsibilities. Graduate positions listed by the institute include Cybersecurity Analyst, IT Security Specialist, Risk and Compliance Analyst, Cyber Forensics Investigator and Incident Response Manager. The programme also positions experienced graduates for executive pathways such as Chief Information Security Officer, Cybersecurity Policy Advisor, Head of Risk and Governance or Senior Security Architect.

Scholarships & funding angle (general)

The course is FEE-Help eligible and the institute notes government funding availability; detailed fees and any scholarship opportunities are published on Holmes Institute's Fees and Scholarships pages respectively.