Computing

Halesowen College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Computer science

A-Level Entry

See entry requirements

UCAS Points

48 points

About this course

The Pearson BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing is a Level 4 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 A BTEC Higher National Certificate (HNC) is equivalent to the 1st 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.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades See entry requirements
UCAS Tariff Points 48 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HNC

Location: Halesowen

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Halesowen

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2139 Information technology professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3131 IT operations technicians
3132 IT user support technicians

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Year
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
Halesowen
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science