What is the course about?
The HND Computing course will continue to build on knowledge acquired on the HNC Computing course to further develop you as a highly qualified and knowledgeable IT professional. This is a specialist technical course with emphasis on work related learning, focusing on key concepts and practical skills required in the sector such as further programming, computer architecture, research skills and application development.
What will I learn?
The HND consists of the following units:
- Computing Research Project
- Business Intelligence
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Application Development
- Architecture
- Games Development
- Operating Systems
Units will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods including, projects, portfolios, presentations, case studies, reports, and a research project. Alternative assessment methods may be used where appropriate.
What will the course lead on to?
After completing the HND some students have gone on to employment while others have progressed on to their final year at university.
Are there any links with industry and university?
The lecturers on the course are continuously developing links with industry professionals, and students will benefit from these partnerships.
What support is available?
We have a team of staff dedicated to providing learning support if it is required and a welfare team that are on hand to offer guidance, support and help when needed. For further information on HE student support please visit www.wvr.ac.uk/higher-education/higher-education-student-support
Additionally, eligible students can access a wide range of finance and funding support to help them during their time at college. For further information on HE funding support please visit www.wvr.ac.uk/higher-education/higher-education-funding-support
Are there any additional costs associated with the course?
The college provides all students with £3 print credit, any further printing will incur a cost.
What are the entry requirements?
You will need to have completed;
- An RQF L4 HNC in the same subject.
Non-native English speakers, who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, need to demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to the levels identified below, before being recruited to the programme where the programme is both taught and assessed in English.
- Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
- IELTS 5.5; Reading and Writing must be at 5.5
Course details
- Duration33 Weeks
- Start Date12/09/2022
- Start Time09:00 am
- Day(s)MON/WED
- LocationWarrington Campus
- 16-18 Fee£5995.00
- Adult Fee£5995
- Course CodeCCPDF2AH01