Computing HND is an undergraduate degree at Halesowen College, based in Halesowen, taught full-time over 1 year.
About this course
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing is a Level 5 vocational qualification. Successful completion can help your career and academic development in several ways:
Entering employment
Continuing existing employment
Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates
Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
Progressing to university to complete a ‘top-up’ degree
A BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to the second year of a full university degree. However, BTECs focus on learning by doing and that means you will put what you learn into practice right away.
You will work on a series of assignments set in real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge and skills employers and universities are looking for.
Study Options
This course is available in 2 study options:
Duration: 2 Years
Qualification: HND
Location: Halesowen
Duration: 1 Year
Qualification: HND
Location: Halesowen
Career Prospects
Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations. Click through for salaries, employment rates and other UK degrees that lead there:
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Course Details
- Qualification
- Higher National Diploma - HND
- Study Mode
- Full-time
- Duration
- 1 Year
- Start Date
- 2025
- Academic Year
- 2025
- Campus / Location
- Halesowen
- Scheme
- Undergraduate
- Subjects
- Computer science
2025-entry data — 2026 offers may differ