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Computing HND Top-up (Level 5) — Full-time

Course outline

This HND gives you the opportunity to develop a wide range of highly relevant subject skills to open up a career in the exciting and ever-changing IT sector.

You’ll study a wide range of subjects, covering the diverse aspects of computing, including programming, analysis, design, computer architecture, networking, business communication, database design and professional practice.

Examples of units you may study include:

  • Computer systems architecture
  • Database design and development
  • Object-oriented programming
  • Security
  • Professional practice
  • Managing a successful computing project
  • Website/web application design and development

How to apply for this course

Entry onto this course is via UCAS.

  • Institution code: N30
  • UCAS code: 12CD
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Location Date Fees / reductions
City Hub
111 Canal Street
Nottingham
NG1 7HB

Start: Monday 25th September 2023

The tuition fee is per year.

Various bursaries are available for some Higher Education courses.

Tuition fee: £8,250

Course code: C017124 / Q017123

Qualification

Pearson Computing Higher National HND
Duration

1 year
Level Level 5
Entry requirements

HNC Computing Level 4
Teaching & assessment

Assessment is 100% coursework using a variety of assignments, case studies, practical tests and phase tests.

Progression

The HNC and HND qualifications are widely recognised in their own right and provide students with the skills required for employment in a range of associated professions. After successfully completing the HND you could progress onto the third year of the BSc (Hons) Computing at De Montfort University as part of our progression agreement. Alternatively you could top up your qualification to a degree at a range of universities. The point of entry (eg. second or third year of a degree) will depend on the chosen institution, modules studied and the grades achieved at HND.
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