Higher Diploma (HD) in Network Technology and Cybersecurity

An 18-month Cardiff Metropolitan University Higher Diploma covering network design, routing, digital forensics and information security.

Awarded by

Cardiff Metropolitan University

Next intake: February 2027
LevelHigher-national-diploma
Duration1.5 Years
Study modefull-time
CampusColombo

Overview

About this course

This Higher Diploma is awarded by Cardiff Metropolitan University. It builds knowledge of network technology and cyber security, covering network design, data protection, ethical practice and problem-solving for networking and security roles. The first year covers computer architecture, programming fundamentals, computer networks, operating systems, enterprise network routing and data communication. The second year covers cyber security tools and applications, project management, Internet of Things, digital forensics, information security management and a computing project. Full-time study takes 18 months and part-time study takes 24 months. Intakes run in February, May, August and November across ten ICBT branches.

Modules

12 modules
Computer ArchitectureSemester 1
Fundamentals in ProgrammingSemester 1
Computer NetworksSemester 1
Operating Systems and Application EnvironmentSemester 2
Enterprise Network RoutingSemester 2
Data CommunicationSemester 2

Entry requirements

Academic Entry Requirement

Option 1

At least 5 passes at the GCE O/L including a minimum C pass in English and Mathematics, plus a Foundation programme.

Option 2

At least 5 passes at the GCE O/L including a minimum C pass in English and Mathematics, plus a minimum of 2 S passes at the GCE A/L in any stream.

Foreign Qualifications

Admitted only if shown to meet ICBT Senate standards; Senate approval is a precondition.

English Language Proficiency

IELTS 6.0, the ICBT English Diploma, or a credit pass for English at the GCE O/L (local syllabus).

Facilities

Gallery

Key information

Level

higher-national-diploma

Duration

1.5 Years ยท full-time

Location

Colombo, Galle, Jaffna, Kandy, Matara, Nugegoda

Fees

On request

Upcoming intakes

Verified informationOct 14, 2026

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