NPTC Group of Colleges - Open Evening - Neath College
18 Mar 2026, 16:30
Neath

The HNC in Computing serves as a pathway to a career in the computing field. If you’re looking to enhance your learning and qualifications, have ambitions of progressing in your current role, or looking to find new employment opportunities, this course is for you!
The HNC in Computing serves as a pathway to a career in the computing field. It enhances your technical expertise through practical learning and a comprehensive exploration of the computing industry.
You will expand your knowledge, understanding, and skills to:
pursue a successful career in the computing industry, encompassing areas such as software design, computer networking, and more.
progress to the next level of study: 1 year to convert your HNC Computing into a HND Computing.
The modules provide a comprehensive introduction to the core concepts of programming and networking essentials,
including protocols, security, and their operations. You will gain an understanding of database design and development while
deepening your knowledge of security, its associated risks, and the potential impacts of security breaches on organisations.
This programme will include lectures and workshop sessions.
You will have to complete presentations and written assignments as you progress through the programme.
To apply for this course you will be taken to the provider's website, where you can find out more information and make an application.
The following entry points are available for this course:
Entry criteria detail a typical offer but the College considers all applications on an individual basis which means that we could make offers based on qualifications, personal profile and experience. If you have any queries regarding your offer, please contact our Admissions Team.
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.
We are unable to show previous accepted grades for this course. This could be because the course is new, it's a postgraduate course, there isn't enough historical data, or the provider has opted out of sharing their entry grades data for this course - learn more.
| Location | Fee | Year |
|---|---|---|
| England | £1200 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £1200 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £1200 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £1200 | Year 1 |
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.
This course is run on a part-time basis and will take two years to complete.
Dwr-Y-Felin Road
Neath
SA10 7RF
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