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Computing – HND Level 5

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About the course

An internationally-recognised IT qualification designed to equip you with the knowledge and skills required for success in an IT-related career. You’ll gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills, and modules cover subjects such as strategic information systems, programming, web design and development, networking, forensics and games scripting.
You can progress onto the HND programme and university, or go on to develop a career.

Topics and units

An example of the course units are;
– Programming
– Networking
– Business Process Support
– Database Design and Development
– Security
– Computing Research Project
– Software Development Lifecycles
– Website Design and Development

Careers and progression

You can seek a top-up degree at university. Courses include games development, computer security and software development.
Career : Artificial intelligence, Cybersecurity, Cloud Architecture, Data Specialist, Web Development

Entry requirements

GCSE Maths (A*-C). BTEC in Computing level 3 or related level 3 qualification. Those with industry experience or mature students who don’t fulfil requirements will be considered individually.

Additional information

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What to do next

If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form. 

To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.

Type

Higher education

Duration

1 year

Start date

09/09/2024

Campus

Skills Hub

Fee

£5,900 per year

Support

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Talk to us

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Upcoming events

Open event
13 November 2024
5.00pm — 7.30pm
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Open event
22 January 2025
5.00pm — 7.30pm
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Open event
12 March 2025
5.00pm — 7.30pm
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