This course will allow you to develop a range of specialist technical skills, enabling you to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world. The programme will cover a broad range of computing topics that may be encountered in modern business. You will benefit from our excellent cutting-edge computing facilities, small student groups and extremely supportive, industry-experienced teaching staff. By completing this course you will achieve an industry-recognised HND, which will enhance your career prospects and your employability. During the course you may also have the opportunity to gain additional professional IT qualifications with further study.
The HNC will cover a broad-based overview of computing, which will allow you to develop wide-ranging skills and knowledge. The HND covers a range of topics relevant to your chosen pathway:
Network Engineering
Security
Applications Development
Computing
You will benefit from our excellent cutting-edge computing facilities, small student groups and extremely supportive, industry-experienced teaching staff.
You will be expected to attend College for a minimum of 16 hours per week: two full days, or a combination of days and evening sessions. Our computing courses are delivered in small groups, by lecturers with a wide range of industry backgrounds.
You will gain academic, technical and professional training, leading to the skills necessary to design, implement, support, evaluate or manage IT systems in a vast range of industries, with the aim of gaining interesting and well paid employment, or possibly continuing your education to BSc (Hons) level after completing your HND.
On successful completion of the HND you will have the option to top up the qualification to a full Bachelor’s degree at university or enter employment.
Course Details - Modules
The units available for study on this course are likely to include:
Network Engineering
Computing Research Project
Business Intelligence
Transport Network Design
Cloud Computing
Network Security
Security
Computing Research Project
Business Intelligence
Cryptography
Forensics
Information Security Management
Applications Development
Computing Research Project
Business Intelligence
Prototyping
Application Program Interfaces
Application Development
Computing
Computing Research Project
Business Intelligence
Advanced Programming
Data Structures & Algorithms
Application Development
Plus a number of additional optional units
*Please note that these units are subject to change.
Depending on your choice of pathway you may have the opportunity to gain professional qualifications in addition to your HND.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment is 100% assignment based. There are no formal examinations associated with this programme. Teaching methods include lectures, practical sessions, group work, tutorials and workshops. In addition, substantial learning resources and support material are available on-line facilitating home study.
Course Details – Professional Bodies
Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.
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:
032I
Institution code:
B23
Campus Name:
Bedford College
Campus code:
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
You will need:
GCSEs A*-C in English and maths or Functional Skills, AND
IT Apprenticeship Level 3, OR
A BTEC Level 3 qualification in Computing, OR
A GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject, or adequate performance in more than one subject, OR
Other related Level 3 qualifications, OR
An Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Computing or related subject.
We also welcome applications from mature students who will be considered on relevant work experience rather than qualifications.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
