Hopwood Hall College
Rochdale Campus
St Mary's Gate
Rochdale
OL12 6RY
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Computing
- HND
- 2 Years
- Full-time
- 15/09/2025
- Undergraduate
- Middleton
- Awarded by:
- Pearson Education Ltd
Course summary
The digital revolution is well underway with a world of opportunity!
Badged as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), this course offers a greater level of collaborative development to work alongside organisations like Zen Internet to allow you to gain professional qualifications alongside your studies.
This HTQ course will give you the opportunities to develop software development, cybersecurity and networking skills, whilst exploring topics like the Internet of Things (IoT). This course will provide wider technical training that includes the skills, knowledge and behaviours crucial to the digital economy, meaning you will be perfectly equipped to join the digital workforce.
The course will be delivered by industry experts with extensive computing knowledge as well as industrial and commercial experience. We have a dedicated computer suite and networking lab for practical's - Our facilities are in line with industry standards so our students and our employer partners can access and train using equipment that meets the very latest industry standards.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsModules
The units offered cover a range of computer-related skills the core units studied are:
• Programming
• Networking
• Professional Practice
• Database Design & Development
• Security
• Managing a Successful Computing Project
• Computer Systems Architecture
• Computing Research Project
• Business Intelligence.
In addition to the core units the course will also include five optional units.
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and E-learning.
Assessment method
The method of assessment varies between modules and your lecturers will advise you of the method(s) to be used. This reflects the need to develop a range of different knowledge, understanding and skills. During your HND programme you will experience some, or all, of the following methods of assessment:
• Formal & Informal reports
• Written assignments
• Laboratory practical work
• In-class tests
• Coursework case study problems
• Work sheets
• Project work
• Group/Individual presentations
How to apply
This course is not accepting applications from students requiring a Student visa. For more information, please contact the course provider.
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:
- IT20
- Institution code:
- H54
- Campus name:
- Middleton
- Campus Code:
- M
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
Unfortunately, we do not accept Tier IV applicants
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 80 points
A level - CDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - MMP
Access to HE Diploma - M: 30 credits P: 15 credits
Scottish Higher - CDDDD
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - DM
Pearson BTEC Extended Diploma (QCF) - MMP
Pearson BTEC Diploma (QCF) - DM
T Level - Pass (C and above)
English Language and mathematics at GCSE grade 4/C or above is also required for entry to this course. Functional Skills Level 2 qualifications are also accepted.
Additional entry requirements
- Interview
Historical entry grades data BETA
This section shows the range of grades students (with UK A-Levels or Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diplomas) who received offers were previously accepted with (learn more). It is designed to support your research but does not guarantee whether you will or won't get a place. Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £6185* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6185* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6185* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6185* | Year 1 |
* This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
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