- Level:
- Level 4
- Entry requirements:
- This course is for students 19 years old and over.
You will need a computing qualification at level 3 or equivalent experience (e.g. Vocational A level ICT, Business or Science, A++/MCSE/CISCO Certification, BTEC National qualification). Mature applicants with relevant industrial experience will also be considered.
- Course content:
This intensive one year course is designed for those who wish to update their knowledge and skills or change careers in preparation for employment positions as Computing specialists. It offers a broad base of skills for working with computers in a commercial and/or technical environment.
This course is available to international students. If you are from outside the UK or EU please click here
Units covered include:
- Business Skills for e-Commerce
- Computer Systems
- Employability and Professional Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Website Design
- Database Design Concept
- Event Driven Programming Concept
- Networking Technologies
- Course Structure:
The course consists of ten individual units of study, taught over two semesters. Each specialist unit is led by a tutor with expertise in that area. Nine units are taught and the tenth is an individual project completed by the student.
- Course resources:
The college provides a full range of computing facilities. All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This included free internet access.
- Assessment:
There are a range of assessment methods, including assignments, project work, and at least one asseement which evaluates the students skills outside the formal examination setting.
- Next step:
- A degree (usually starting in the second year), or into work. A student with an HNC in Computing would be suited for work in Application Programming, Systems Analysis or Computer Support.
- How to apply:
Complete an application form for interview. You can do this on-line by clicking on the link in the right hand column. Or you can download a PDF of the 2012-2013 Application for Interview Form (Form A) [PDF 312k]. For further details see the How to Apply section.
A Level applicants do not need to apply for specific subjects: your application form is for the A Level programme. We will discuss your subject choices at your interview.
- Fees Info
All students must pay the full fee as shown for HNCs and HNDs. However you may be elgible for a fees grant, read more here
- Materials costs:
£60 for computer and stationery consumables