The HNC in Computing is a one year vocational programme, providing an exciting opportunity to develop the practical skills sought after by employers, and is ideal for students wanting to further their career within the IT Industry. A particular emphasis is placed on ensuring you are able to effectively apply computing concepts to solve computing problems.
Course Details - Modules
Building on previous knowledge and skills in Computing, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening learners’ knowledge. Students undertake eight units to complete the HNC. These are currently*:
• Programming (Core)
• Employability and Professional Development (Core)
• Networking (Core)
• Database Design and Development (Core)
• Security (Core)
• Managing a project (Core)
• Web Design and Development
• Software Development Lifecycles.
*Please note that these are likely to change due to curriculum updating by the awarding body Pearson. Units may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessment Methods are not listed for this Course.
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:
W01M
Institution code:
S06
Campus Name:
Selby 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
Including Computing or Applied ICT or another relevant subject.
96 UCAS tariff points (NEW UCAS TARIFF) from either:
•A Levels (including Computing or Applied ICT or another relevant subject)
•A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in IT
The following are also required:
•Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths
A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in IT.
Applications from mature students with relevant professional/life experience are welcome. You might be required to provide further evidence to decide on your suitability for the course and an admissions test may be used in certain circumstances.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course