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Computing

Course details
  • Higher National Diploma
  • 1 Years
  • Full-Time
  • September 2027
  • Undergraduate
Course location
College Green
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd

Course summary

This course has been designed as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) for those who wish to pursue a career in the technical side of computing, including software development, installation and support. Studying this HNC (HTQ) will allow you to explore fundamental computing principles and enable you to become more employable in a popular and ever-growing sector. The Pearson HNC (HTQ) in Computing is equivalent to the first year of a degree and a stepping stone to achieving the following HND. The HND is a one-year, full-time course for students who have completed the Level 4 HNC qualification and wish to dedicate themselves to the Level 5 HND.

You may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.

Modules

Course Modules

As part of the HND, you will study the following core units:

• Research Project (This is a double unit)
• Business Processes

Optional units for the HND:

• Systems Anaylsis & Design
• Games Engine Scripting
• Internet of Things
• Emerging Technologies
• E-commerce & Strategy

https://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/courses/computing-and-digital-technologies-hnc-hnd-htq/

Assessment method

The course is delivered through a variety of lectures and workshops with assessment from coursework and one externally assessed unit.

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 does not have vacancies
  • International does not have vacancies
  • EU does not have vacancies
  • United Kingdom does not have vacancies

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:
C703
Institution code:
B77
Campus name:
College Green

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Typical qualification requirements

HNC (BTEC)
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Students usually need to have completed the Level 4 HNC in Computing.

Students usually need to have completed the Level 4 HNC in Computing. https://www.cityofbristol.ac.uk/courses/computing-hnd/

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.

Admissions teams consider various factors, including interviews, subject requirements, and entrance tests. Check all course entry requirements for eligibility.

Not enough data available

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

Per year tuition fees

LocationFeeYear
England, Scotland, Wales & Northern Ireland£6520

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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