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Computing (General/App Development & Testing)

  • Higher National Certificate
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Bedford College
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing is a valuable qualification recognised by industry which allows you to develop your knowledge and skills in computing at a higher level.

The course forms the first year of the new higher technical qualifications (HNDs) in Applications Development or General Computing and can then lead to a BSc (Hons) degree or employment.

You will study a range of units including, programming, networking, professional practice, database design and development, security, project software and website design.

Students will benefit from our excellent cutting-edge computing facilities, small student groups and extremely supportive, industry-experienced teaching staff.

By completing this course, students will achieve an industry-recognised HNC, which will enhance career prospects and your employability.

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

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

Course Modules

The units you are studying will include:

Programming
Networking
Professional Practice
Database Design & Development
Security
Planning a Computing Project
Software Development Lifecycles
Website Design & Development

Assessment method

100% assessed through written and practical assessment.

This course is not accepting applications for deferred entry.

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • Bedford College

Study options

  • Higher National Certificate • Full-Time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • September 2027

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
GADT
Institution code:
B23
Campus name:
Bedford College
Points of Entry:
Year 1

Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.

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How to apply

This course has limited vacancies, and is no longer accepting applications from some students. See the list below for where you normally live, to check if you're eligible to apply.
  • Republic of Ireland
  • United Kingdom

This course has restrictions on who can apply.

This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.

Apply by
13 January 2027

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:
GADT
Institution code:
B23
Campus name:
Bedford College

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

GCSEs A*-C/ 9-4 in English and Maths/equivalent Functional skills.

AND

32-48 UCAS tariff points including a computing subject.

OR

IT Apprenticeship Level 3

OR

Digital T Level

OR

BTEC Level 3 qualification in computing

OR

An Access to Higher Education Diploma in a Computing or related subject. https://bedfordcollegegroup.ac.uk/courses/computing-general-app-development-testing-hnc-full-time-fa070/

Additional entry requirements

Interview
You will be required to have an interview with a member of the Computing Dept.

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

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£7500

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website.

Additional fee information

*Fees subject to change

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