Course Summary

Our HND in Computing and Systems Development is studied over two years and will help you to develop your skills in front and back-end design technologies. You will be given a more practical and vocational perspective as you develop key knowledge in e-commerce related systems and the business related skills you’ll need for a successful career in the IT industry. Our expert tutors will help you expand your commercial awareness, while studying computer and network infrastructures. There will be a strong element of design and creativity throughout the course, and we will also help you to develop a good mix of employability skills as well as the essential knowledge needed to progress onto higher levels of study.

Course Details - Modules

Your learning will span a whole range of computing disciplines, focusing on hardware, systems analysis, web technologies, programming databases, networking and multimedia. Units include: Computer systems; Networking technologies; Database design concepts; Website design; Object oriented programming; Networking; Business skills for e-commerce; Employability and professional development; Systems analysis and design; Project; Internet server management; Data analysis and design; Quality systems in IT; E-Commerce strategy; Programming in .NET; Web application development; Games design and development. See the Pearson website for full course specification: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-higher-nationals/computing-2022.html

Course Details – Assessment Method

See the Pearson website for assessment methods: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-higher-nationals/computing-2022.html

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: ZAN6

Institution code: S83

Campus Name: Hastings (Ore Valley)

Campus code:

Points of Entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

Year 2

Entry Requirements for Advanced Entry (Year 2 and Beyond)

Year 2 - 120 CATS points from degree-level study (e.g. HNC, one year of full-time FdA or BA) Content of completed modules from previous study will be reviewed to ensure they map across to learning aims/outcomes of the new course. Please contact us for further information.

International applicants

Standard Qualification Requirements


We welcome applications from mature students without formal qualifications. We can accept mature students based on relevant work experience, and / or a portfolio. Please contact us for further information.

Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course

Minimum Qualification Requirements

Minimum Further Information are not listed for this Course.

English language requirements

Test Grade AdditionalDetails
IELTS (Academic) 6.5 International students require a 6.5 overall with a 6 in writing.
English Language Entry Requirement Information are not listed for this Course.

Unistats information

Student satisfaction : 0%

Employment after 15 months (Most common jobs): 0%

Go onto work and study: 0%

Fees and funding

Channel Islands 5950.0 Year 1
Republic of Ireland 5950.0 Year 1
EU 7500.0 Year 1
England 5950.0 Year 1
Northern Ireland 5950.0 Year 1
Scotland 5950.0 Year 1
Wales 5950.0 Year 1
International 7500.0 Year 1

Additional Fee Information

Studying with us will give you excellent value for money. Our lower fees, compared to many other universities, help you to save money, while getting the very best from our expert tutors.

Provider information

Station Plaza
Station Approach
Address3 are not listed for this Course.
Hastings, East Sussex
TN34 1BA

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