Computing For England

Launch your career in the fast-paced world of computing with this Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing for England. Equivalent to the first year of a university degree, this Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) combines practical skills with academic knowledge, preparing you for employment, a top-up degree, or higher-level apprenticeships.

You’ll develop expertise in programming, networking, database design, security, and professional practice, alongside specialist units in areas such as software development, machine learning, and user experience design. The course is designed in collaboration with industry employers and approved against occupational standards, ensuring your skills meet the demands of the IT sector.

Modules:

Programming

• Networking

• Professional Practice

• Database Design & Development

• Security

• Planning a Computing Project (Pearson set)

• Software Development Lifecycles (Specialist Mandatory)

• Website Design & Development

Key Features

• Approved Higher Technical Qualification aligned with industry standards.

• Work on live assignment briefs to build real-world experience.

• Small group sizes for personalised support.

• Access to our state-of-the-art STEM building and facilities.

• Be part of the Institute of Technology (IoT) initiative, addressing regional skills needs.

• Progression opportunities to top-up degrees at partner universities, including Chichester College.

• Celebrate your achievement at a graduation ceremony in Chichester Cathedral.

Assessment will be through assignments. Each outcome or module will be assessed by a project-style assignment.

The method of assessment has been designed to encourage continuous written and verbal feedback throughout the course to ensure the highest grade attainable for each unit in conjunction with the highest quality education.