**Overview** From smartphone apps to the networks that connect communities and businesses across the world, computing is behind the systems millions of people rely on every day. On this HND Computing course, you'll prepare yourself for further study or employment in the computing industry. You'll learn about topics such as programming, networking, business intelligence and IT security and get to apply what you learn on a work placement and on community projects. When you complete the course, you'll have the skills, knowledge and experience to start a career in the computing industry. You could also top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree. **What you'll experience** On this course, you'll: - Learn skills relevant to your future career from staff who have experience working in the industry - Get an insight into how to use computing to develop community opportunities and enhance lives - Tailor what you learn to your interests and career aspirations - Access the latest learning resources, journals and publications - Get experience of working in the computing industry on a work placement - Have further opportunities to apply what you learn in the community, by running computing events, for example The course takes place at Stanmore College, but you still have access to the University of Portsmouth's student support services and community including study support, the Students’ Union and the library's online resources. **Careers and opportunities** The computing expertise you develop on this course will set you up for employment in areas including systems design and analysis, commercial or scientific systems development and web development. What jobs can you do with a Computing HND? Roles you could go into could include: - business continuity analyst - software engineer - web developer - systems analyst - computer programmer - online course developer If you want to continue your studies, you can top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree by joining the final year of the BSc (Hons) Computing course. After you leave the University, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.

Year 1 Core modules in this year include: - Programming - Networking - Professional Practice - Database Design and Development - Security - Managing a Successful Computing Project - Computer Systems Architecture - Website Design and Development Year 2 Core modules in this year include: - Computing Research Project - Business Intelligence - Operating Systems - Advanced Programming - Database Management Systems - User Experience and Interface Design - Games Development We use the best and most current research and professional practice alongside feedback from our students to make sure course content is relevant to your future career or further studies. Therefore, some course content may change over time to reflect changes in the discipline or industry and some optional modules may not run every year. If a module doesn’t run, we’ll let you know as soon as possible and help you choose an alternative module.

The way you're assessed on this course reflects the requirements of the computing industry. You'll be assessed through: - Examinations - Essays - Reports - Projects, portfolios and case studies - Practical demonstrations - Oral assessments through presentations or discussion groups You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future.

Professional Bodies are not listed for this Course.

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.

Course code: G402

Institution code: P80

Campus Name: Isle of Wight College

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The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

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

An A level in Computing or related subject, or Level 3 vocational equivalent (diploma/ extended diploma), or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview, to which you should bring a portfolio.e-portfolio of recent work. This interview will include an admissions test and a tour of the facilities.

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Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

Test	Grade	AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic)	6.0	English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5.
PTE Academic	54.0	An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill.
TOEFL (iBT)	79.0	79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing.
Cambridge English Advanced		Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Cambridge English Proficiency		Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162.
Trinity ISE		Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components

English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

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EU	9250.0	Year 1
England	9250.0	Year 1
Northern Ireland	9250.0	Year 1
Scotland	9250.0	Year 1
Wales	9250.0	Year 1
Channel Islands	9250.0	Year 1
International	18300.0	Year 1

Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship Placement Year and Year abroad: UK/Channel Islands and Isle of Man students – £925 | EU – £925 (including Transition Scholarship)| International (Non-EU) – £1,800. Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice. Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation. For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees

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