Computing for England

University Campus Oldham
Undergraduate HND Full-time 1 Year Computer science

About this course

This non-specialist ‘General’ pathway allows students to complete a Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. This offers additional flexibility to students.

Holders of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations that require the exercise of personal responsibility and decision making.

Course Content: Business Process Support User Experience & Interface Design Network Management Internet of Things Computing Research Project Risk Analysis & Systems Testing Network Security

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2431 Management consultants and business analysts
2141 Web design professionals
3543 Project support officers
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers

Course Details

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