BTEC (Edexcel) Higher National Certificate (HNC)

Level:
Level 4
Entry requirements:

This course is for students aged 18 years and older.

If you have recently been in education, and aged 18 years and over, one  of the following qualifications is required:

  • A BTEC Level 3 qualification in IT
  • At least one GCE A Level in a relevant subject at grade A-C OR
  • More than one GCE A Level at grades C-E
  • AND GCSE passes at grade A*-C
  • Other related Level 3 qualifications
  • An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution
  • Related work experience

Mature learners 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.

Course content:

This course offers a strong, sector-related emphasis on practical skills development alongside the attainment of requisite knowledge and understanding. It provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and  practical skills required in the Computing and IT sector.


The course consists of the following mandatory units:

• Business Skills for e-Commerce
• Computer Systems
• Employability and Professional Development
• Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
• Further optional

Course resources:

All students have access to our fully equipped state of the art learning centre. This includes free internet access.

Assessment:

Time constrained assignments and coursework

Next step:
Progress to employment in Systems Management, Installing or Managing IT Networks, or Software Development. Or progress to further study such as a degree or vendor qualifications offered by Cisco, Microsoft, IBM, CompTIA, Oracle and VM Ware.
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

The tuition fee for this course is set by the University. You may be able to apply for a student loan or other funding.