This HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification) is a widely recognised and highly valued computing qualification that enables you to develop a range of higher level specialist technical skills and knowledge, enabling students to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world.
This programme is a specialist pathway, designed to support progression into the fields of software development and testing. The course will enhance your ability to develop sophisticated applications to change tomorrow’s world, and as a software tester to be involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment.
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 HND, which will enhance career prospects and your employability.
To complement your course you will:
Hear from a range of guest speakers from the computing sector
Attend a relevant trip
It may be possible to gain additional vendor qualifications for example Cisco and CompTIA.
On successful completion of this course, you can apply to study an additional year at Bedford College to gain a full BSc (Hons) degree, progress to a university, or you can enter employment.
Contact hours in college : 12 hours per week
Expected self-study hours : 12 hours per week
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.
Learn more about Higher Technical QualificationsThe units you are studying will include:
• Programming
• Networking
• Professional Practice
• Database Design & Development
• Security
• Planning a Computing Project
• Software Development Lifecycles
• Website Design & Development
• Computing Research Project
• Business Process Support
• Application Program Interfaces
• Application Development
• Risk Analysis & Systems Testing
100% Assessed through written and practical assessment.
This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 24th September 2026.
This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.
Bedford College Group has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
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The following entry points are available for this course:
We are unable to accept international students due to UKVI regulations
HNC in Computing (App Development & Testing) HTQ
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