Computing

North Warwickshire and South Leicestershire College
Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years Computer science

A-Level Entry

CCC

UCAS Points

64 points

About this course

This course is for anyone interested in a career in the computing industry, those currently working in the industry, and students who want to progress academically to gain a degree. You will learn key skills that will help you navigate the ever-expanding digital technologies world.

The Higher National Diploma units prepare you to move on to specific areas of digital technologies at Level 6 or to enter employment with the qualities and abilities necessary for roles that require personal responsibility and decision-making. You will be able to develop and apply your own ideas to your studies, using both theory and practice in a wide range of digital technology situations.

The course will ensure you understand programming applications and paradigms, cloud and networking fundamentals, cyber security, website development and database development, digital analytics, and more!

The course will focus on other skills such as active research, effective writing, analytical skills, critical thinking, creative problem solving, and decision-making.

This course is offered at our Wigston campus.

Progression Opportunities Learners will be able to progress onto; Workplace, Degree apprenticeships or further HE studies either going to University for a specific course pathway or remaining with the college to complete the BSc top-up in tandem with Coventry University.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades CCC
UCAS Tariff Points 64 points
BTEC MPP

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

2139 Information technology professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2141 Web design professionals
3132 IT user support technicians
3131 IT operations technicians
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Course Details

Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
2025
Academic Year
2025
Campus / Location
South Wigston
Scheme
Undergraduate
Subjects
Computer science