Computing for England

Heart of Worcestershire College
Undergraduate HNC Full-time 1 Year Computer science

A-Level Entry

C

UCAS Points

72 points

About this course

Our HNC is a specialist computing course. It is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment in an ever expanding IT industry. You will establish essential skills in network design, computer architecture, systems, web design and maintenance as well as professional development.

Situated in our state of the art, centre of Digital Learning (CODE); we have crafted a course to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment in an ever expanding IT industry.

Units will be taught using a variety of teaching and learning styles: formal taught sessions, directed learning, tutor-led discussion and seminars, practical workshops with students working individually and/or in groups according to need and their learning preference.

The delivery of the course may be a combination of online and face-to-face delivery if required.

Full-time study is sixteen hours per week, over two semesters, including tutorial time. Part-time study is eight hours per week, over two semesters, including tutorial time. It is expected that for every hour spent in the classroom, the equivalent is dedicated to independent, self-directed learning outside contact hours.

The Computing teaching team is made up of highly experienced vocational staff with several years’ experience of teaching both software development and networking at undergraduate level. All team members have relevant teaching qualifications which arm them with the skills to share their first-hand knowledge and expertise with students.

Entry Requirements

A-Level Grades C
UCAS Tariff Points 72 points

Study Options

This course is available in 2 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Worcester

Part-time

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HNC

Location: Worcester

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

5244 Computer system and equipment installers and servicers
2139 Information technology professionals
2141 Web design professionals
2134 Programmers and software development professionals
2133 IT business analysts, architects and systems designers
2136 IT quality and testing professionals

Course Details

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