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Computing

  • HNC
  • 1 Years
  • Full-time
  • 09/2026
  • Undergraduate
College Green
Awarded by:
Pearson Education Ltd
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2025-20262026-2027
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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.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers.

Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications

Modules

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

• Programming
• Networking
• Professional Practice
• Database Design
• Security
• Computer Project Management
• System Development Lifecycle

An optional unit, with a focus on progressing to the HND in Computing (Software Development), is:

• Website Development

Assessment method

You will be assessed in a variety of ways including group work and course work.

Ways to study this course

Campuses

  • College Green

Study options

  • HNC • Full-time • 1 Years

Start dates

  • 09/2026

Apply by
14 January

This is the equal consideration deadline. You can still apply after this date, but your application may not receive guaranteed consideration.

Application codes

Course code:
C613
Institution code:
B77
Campus name:
College Green
Campus Code:
C
Points of Entry:
Year 1

How to apply

Apply by
14 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:
C613
Institution code:
B77
Campus name:
College Green
Campus Code:
C

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 32 points

To join the course, you will need 32 UCAS points (via any of the following): Level 3 BTEC Computing or a related subject A Levels e.g. Computer Science Access to HE qualification You will also need to have: GCSEs in English and Maths at Grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 Students with English as a second language will need an IELTS score of 6 or above Practical experience from learners that don’t meet the above criteria will be considered. Please note you will require an interview for enrolment onto this course.

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

LocationFeeYear
England£6000Year 1
Northern Ireland£6000Year 1
Scotland£6000Year 1
Wales£6000Year 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.

Additional fee information

As a City of Bristol College student, you may incur additional costs to attend your course. For example, it is likely you may need to pay for travel and stationery.

Many courses offer learning opportunities that you may need to pay for. This may include things like study visits and visiting speakers. We will let you know in advance if there will be additional costs.

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