The BTEC HNC in Computing programme is run as both a full-time and a part-time option, and provides you with extensive knowledge of computing principles, with particular reference to the analysis, design and implementation of computer applications in a business context.
It is designed to enable you to develop systems design skills and programming skills appropriate to business, such as Java, PHP, SQL and the use of Computer-Aided Software Engineering tools. It will provide you with the ability to apply computer concepts and principles to work situations and, with creative thinking, to develop innovative solutions to problems as the next generation of business software developers.
The course will also equip you with the essential communication and critical thinking skills to prepare you for progression within the Computing industry.
The HNC and HND Computing programme is designed to reflect the increasing need for high quality professional and technical education for students at Levels 4 and 5, thereby providing students with a clear line of sight to employment and to progression to a degree at Level 6.
This course is run as both a full-time and a part-time option, and will be delivered with a view to blended teaching; and subject to successful completion of the HNC, there will be an option to progress onto the Higher National Diploma, subject to numbers.
Course Details - Modules
Course Content
Units:
Year 1 (HNC – Higher National Certificate):
Programming (15 credits)
Networking (15 credits)
Professional Practice (15 credits)
Database Design and Development (15 credits)
Security (15 credits)
Managing a Successful Computing Project (15 credits)
Software Development Lifecycles (15 credits)
Web Design Developments (15 credits)
Upon the successful completion of Year 1 (HNC) you may wish to proceed to Year 2 – (HND - Higher National Diploma)
Computing Research Project (30 credits)
Business Intelligence (15 credits)
Advanced Programming (15 credits)
Application Development (15 credits)
Artificial Intelligence (15 credits)
Information Security Management (15 credits)
Network Security (15 credits)
The college reserves the right to make changes to the information given, including the addition, withdrawal, re-location or restructuring of courses.
Course Details – Assessment Method
Assessments, Presentations
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:
COM7
Institution code:
B49
Campus Name:
Main Site
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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
Fours GCSE's at grade A* to C , (or grade 4 or above in the newly reformed GCSE grading) to include Maths and English or equivalent qualification plus
Two A Levels or an equivalent Level 3 qualification e.g BTEC National Diploma NVQ3 or
An Access to Higher Education Diploma
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