Computing (General) (HTQ)

Bedford College Group
Undergraduate HND Full-time 2 Years Computer science

About this course

This HTQ (Higher Technical Qualification) is a widely recognised and highly valued computing qualification that enables you to develop a range of higher level specialist technical skills and knowledge, enabling students to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world.

This programme is a non-specialist pathway, which will cover a broad range of computing topics that may be encountered in modern business, and means you don’t have to commit to a particular professional specialism.

This is a widely recognised and highly valued computing qualification that enables you to develop a range of higher level specialist technical skills and knowledge, enabling students to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world.

This programme is a specialist pathway, designed to support progression into the fields of software development and testing. The course will enhance your ability to develop sophisticated applications to change tomorrow’s world, and as a software tester to be involved in the quality assurance stage of software development and deployment.

This Higher Technical Qualifications (HTQ) has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education as meeting occupational standards for the relevant sector.

Students will benefit from our excellent cutting-edge computing facilities, small student groups and extremely supportive, industry-experienced teaching staff.

By completing this course, students will achieve an industry-recognised HNC/HND, which will enhance career prospects and your employability.

Study Options

This course is available in 4 study options:

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 2 Years

Qualification: HND

Location: Kettering

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HND

Location: Bedford

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Bedford

Full-time Shown above

Duration: 1 Year

Qualification: HNC

Location: Kettering

Career Prospects

Graduates from this course typically go into the following occupations:

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

Course Details

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