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Computing (HTQ)

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • September 2025
  • Undergraduate
University Centre: Selby College
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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2025-2026
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Course summary

The HNC in Computing is a one year vocational programme, providing an exciting opportunity to develop the practical skills sought after by employers, and is ideal for students wanting to further their career within the IT Industry. A particular emphasis is placed on ensuring you are able to effectively apply computing concepts to solve computing problems.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

Building on previous knowledge and skills in Computing, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening learners’ knowledge. Students undertake eight units to complete the HNC. These are currently*:
• Programming (Core)
• Employability and Professional Development (Core)
• Networking (Core)
• Database Design and Development (Core)
• Security (Core)
• Managing a project (Core)
• Web Design and Development
• Software Development Lifecycles.

*Please note that these are likely to change due to curriculum updating by the awarding body Pearson. Units may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • University Centre: Selby College

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2025

Apply by
29 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
W01M
Institution code:
W08
Campus name:
University Centre: Selby College
Campus Code:
S
Points of Entry:
Year 1

University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

Apply by
29 January

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:
W01M
Institution code:
W08
Campus name:
University Centre: Selby College
Campus Code:
S

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

This programme is currently available to UK and EU applicants only.

Entry requirements

UCAS Tariff
96 points

96 UCAS tariff points (NEW UCAS TARIFF) from either:
•A Levels (including Computing or Applied ICT or another relevant subject)
•A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in IT

The following are also required:
•Grade C or above in GCSE English and Maths

A level

Including Computing or Applied ICT or another relevant subject.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)

A BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (QCF) in IT.

Applications from mature students with relevant professional/life experience are welcome. You might be required to provide further evidence to decide on your suitability for the course and an admissions test may be used in certain circumstances.

Find out more about qualification requirements for this course.

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Historical entry grades data

This section shows the range of grades that students who received offers were previously accepted on to this course with (learn more).

It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place.

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

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Additional fee information

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