Course Summary

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing is a Level 5 vocational qualification. Successful completion can help your career and academic development in several ways: Entering employment Continuing existing employment Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Progressing to university to complete a ‘top-up’ degree A BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to the second year of a full university degree. However, BTECs focus on learning by doing and that means you will put what you learn into practice right away. You will work on a series of assignments set in real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge and skills employers and universities are looking for.

Course Details - Modules

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Course Details – Assessment Method

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Course Details – Professional Bodies

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How to Apply

26 January This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application Codes

Course code: COM2

Institution code: H04

Campus Name: Whittingham Road

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Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry are not listed for this Course.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


This is a top-up course from HNC to HND. Applicants are expected to have previously achieved the HNC in this subject.

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Minimum Qualification Requirements

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English language requirements

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Unistats information

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Fees and funding

England 5500.0 Whole course
Northern Ireland 5500.0 Whole course
Scotland 5500.0 Whole course
Wales 5500.0 Whole course

Additional Fee Information

An additional registration fee is payable.

Provider information

Whittingham Road
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Halesowen
B63 3NA

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