Start date:January 2024
Institutional code:O10
UCAS Code:CS58
Duration:1 year full-time, 2 years part-time
Course type:Full and Part Time
Fees per year 2024/25 entry:Full-time £5,995; Part-time £2,998
Fees per year 2025/26 entry:Full-time £6500; Part-time £3250
Additional costs per year:Approximately £100 per academic year, to cover the costs of core text books and external visits.
Delivery Method:Face-to-face via Lectures, Seminars and Tutorials
HND Computing for England (Computing) (HTQ)
Some of our courses have been accredited by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education as HTQs. This means that the qualification has been developed in collaboration with employers and businesses, so that our students get the specific training, knowledge and skills required for their chosen career.
This non-specialist ‘General’ pathway allows students to complete a Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. This offers additional flexibility to students.
Holders of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They 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 that require the exercise of personal responsibility and decision making.
The HND provides opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in computing, or progress to higher education qualifications such as an Honours degree in computing or a related area.
Live briefs and visits enable students to engage with industry and employers while the VLE supports and extends the learning experience.
GCSE English and Maths grades at C/4 or above, or equivalent Level 2 qualifications
Mature students may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector. Applicants may be invited to an interview to discuss their qualifications and experience.