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Computing HNC
Computing
Level 4Course Overview
Full Time
Certificate
Certificate
The HNC in Computing, awarding body Pearson Educational Ltd. is based at our Cheltenham Campus. The course provides a solid grounding in Computing, vendor-accredited qualifications and professional body membership.
The course has been designed to equip you with all you need to establish or further your career in IT and Computing. You will be studying a range of topics spanning security, programming and networking. This nationally recognised qualification offers direct progression into our Higher National Diploma in Digital Forensics and Cybersecurity (HND) following the successful completion of this first year.
The emphasis in teaching on the HNC is to use a mixture of practical and theoretical assignment briefs so that you can develop your chosen skills. Where possible we use ‘live’ scenarios and topics, including those provided by local businesses. The College offers excellent Computing resources, including our own departmental network and a wide range of professional software and hardware resources.
What will I study?
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design and Development
- Security
- Managing a successful computing project
And 2 optional from
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Software Development Lifecycles
- Data Analytics
- Strategic Information Systems
- The exact combination of Units delivered can be discussed with students in the application stage.
- (This list is not exhaustive)
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If you need information about a loan for your fees and other related information, try The Student Loan Company www.slc.co.uk/services/higher-education.aspx Fees quoted on Gloscol website page are per year of study.
Please be aware we do require you to apply via UCAS https://www.ucas.com/apply .
Information you will need to complete your UCAS application is as follows:
UCAS code for HNC Computing & Systems Development is ITHC.
UCAS institution code for Gloucestershire College is G45
Please see Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice available at http://www.gloscol.ac.uk/about-us-and-jobs-at-gc/partnerships-and-governance/governance/policies (subject to agreed amendments). Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy and Code of Practice has been written based on guidance from external bodies that regulate consumer law, customer protection and education standards. If you have any queries about either Gloucestershire College’s Admissions Policy or Code of Practice, please contact Gloucestershire College’s Admissions department via telephone 01242 532008 or applications@gloscol.ac.uk .
Please note that modules could be subject to change but any such changes, to module delivery, would be in consultation with the students.
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This course requires a minimum tariff of 48 UCAS points from prior learning. Mature students (over 21) are welcome and encouraged to apply. Any mature applicants that do not meet the UCAS point requirement will be assessed in terms of appropriate experience, knowledge, or industry-based qualifications. We will consider prior learning, life experience and/or work experience but also explore alternative options with you to set you on your path to your goal.
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A BTEC Higher National Certificate can be used as an entry to our HND programme or for further professional or vocational studies, including University degree or Apprenticeship or employment in the IT/Computing sector.
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There is little left in our modern lives that isn’t affected by computers and technology. You’ll find computing at the centre of almost all businesses and, as a result, employment opportunities within the sector are huge.
We offer a range of qualifications that support a variety of interesting careers, from games and apps development, through to forensic computing and cyber security. Our industry-experienced lecturers will give you the knowledge and skills you need to develop your own computing competency, in an area that interests you.
A computing course is an ideal route to employment, or to progress on to higher-level qualifications at GC or university. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and software, including a dedicated network for computing students, so that you can get familiar with the latest technology and prepare for the systems you’ll use in the business world.
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