This course provides you with an opportunity to study in the field of Computer Science through the context of Games Development & Cyber Security.
This course provides you with an opportunity to study in the field of Computer Science through the context of Games Development & Cyber Security.
Cyber Security is often in the news and there is a recognised need for specialists to be trained to enter this industry. Games Development is an exciting area of Computer Science.
This course will utilise industry standard tools to enable students to gain firm foundations for further study or employment.
What does the course involve?
There are four units studied over two years:
Games Development.
IT Systems Security and Encryption.
Computer Science Principles.
Computer Systems Fundamentals.
Industry standard software and languages are used including Python, C# and Visual Studio Professional.
You Will Develop Various Skills Including:
Computational thinking skills to solve problems.
Game development using programming in Construct 3, C# and Unity.
Protecting against IT system security threats.
Testing and reviewing protection.
Application of cryptographic techniques.
Presentation and interview skills.
Industry/ professional writing skills.
42% of the work is assessed through internal assessment of both written and practical skills.
Hereford Sixth Form College was established in 1973 as the sixth form for Hereford and the surrounding area.
In 2016 the College was named Sixth Form College of the year. "Ask Me" students help new students find their way around College
While most of the College's students live in Herefordshire, many travel from Wales and the adjoining counties.
The College offers a broad, general education in a caring and supportive environment which enables you to gain the qualifications you need to enter higher education or employment.
Our Mission
Hereford Sixth Form College wants every one of our students to reach their full academic potential, whilst benefiting from a high level of individual support and guidance.
We believe that all our students can succeed and are passionate about improving student performance by challenging, encouraging and motivating students to aim for high expectations with a ‘can achieve culture’.
Recreation and social activities are an integral part of our life at College and we encourage all students to get involved in the wider community, through volunteering or work experience, to broaden horizons and life awareness.
Our Vision
We were the first winner of the TES Sixth Form College of the Year Award in 2016 and we have set a standard for ourselves and our students which we are committed to maintain.
We aim to develop ambitious yet contented students, respectful of each other and their community, who are able to act independently but with regard to others and who have a wide knowledge and skill base.
We want our students to be capable of constructive and critical thought and to go on to contribute to the local, national and global society.
Basic Cyber Security Training provided by Right Turn Security Covers basic areas of cyber Security programming, operating systems, encryption and networks. This module prepares the ground for advance cybersecurity training
Security Professionals are need of almost every organisation. The system may undergo through any software or network attack, therefore, to save the confidential data we need some security measures.
If you are a hands-on IT practitioner with proven technical skills and practical knowledge of computer network security, then you may find this training course one of the most appropriate options to accelerate your career.
During this course you will learn about cybercrime and the risks it has on individuals and organisations.
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