Computing — Higher National Diploma (HND) Top Up

Course information

This HND in Computing builds on previous experience and develops students as professional, self-respecting individuals able to meet both the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake it. The course provides students with a thorough grounding in computing principles at Level 5 that leads on to a range of specialist progression pathways at Level 6, relating to individual professions within the computing sector.

Skills and Knowledge Developed: At Level 5, students develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the computing sector through seven core units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment. These units are:

• Computing Research Project (30 credit modules)
• Business Intelligence
• Advanced Programming
• Forensics
• Prototyping
• Games Development
• Emerging Technologies

Holders of the Higher National Diploma Level 5 will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study (Computing) and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. Students will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.

The programme handbook for this course is available to applicants online:

HND Computing Top Up Programme Handbook (19-20)

Please note: this course will only run when it has a sufficient number of applicants.

Qualifications

Higher National Diploma in Computing

This course leads to...

On successful completion of the Higher National Diploma Level 5, students can develop their careers in the computing sector through:

• entering employment
• continuing existing employment
• linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates
• committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)

Students can also stay at the college and progress onto the Level 6 BSc (Hons) Computing Top-Up Degree through the Open University.

Entry Requirements

• Completed HNC in Computing or equivalent Level 4 certificate of higher education
• Related work experience

Applicants should hold a total UCAS Tariff points score from relevant qualifications of at least 96 points.

Why study with us?

We have designed the course delivery so that when possible we can include industry led courses such as CISCO and Oracle.
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