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Level 4 Computing – BTEC Higher National Certificate

Course Name	Start Date	End Date	Campus	Total Fees
Computing BTEC HNC	09/09/2021	15/06/2023		£5,000.00

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Information about this Course

Study Type
Higher Education

Course Area
Computing & Game Development

Duration
Two Years

Entry Requirements
Level 3 qualification in Computing and/or ICT or equivalent experience, plus Maths and English at grade 9-4.

Course Information

This course is designed for students who are looking to embark on a range of different careers within computing. It is ideal for anyone at the beginning of their career or looking to improve their qualifications or career prospects.

You will develop a broad knowledge and awareness of key aspects of the computing sector through six core units, which include one unit assessed by a Pearson-set assignment.

The units comprise:

Programming
Networking
Database design and development
Security

Assessment
Assessment is continuous and will take a variety of forms including written reports and reflections, presentations and portfolios of work. There will be a requirement of independent study outside of taught sessions which could amount to eight hours per week and some units will require significant self-study.

Progression
On successful completion of the Level 4 Higher National Certificate you can develop a career in the computing sector either through entering employment or progressing onto a number of different higher education courses such as the Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing and honours degree programmes in Computing.