Computing for England

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Course summary

Why choose this course This Higher National Certificate (HNC) course - is designed to give you the opportunity to develop a wide range of highly relevant subject skills to open up a career in the exciting and ever-changing IT sector. About this course You’ll study a wide range of subjects, covering the diverse aspects of computing, including programming, analysis, design, computer architecture, networking, business communication, database design and professional practice. Examples of units you may study include:: •computer systems architecture •database design and development •object-oriented programming •security •professional practice •networking and virtualisation •managing a successful computing project •website/web application design and development New City Hub campus Our Computing department is based at the college's new £58 million City Hub campus at 111 Canal Street, near Nottingham train station. The campus features state of the art teaching and learning facilities, science and computing laboratories, digital media broadcasting centre, with a restaurant, cafe and performing arts venue. Assessment Assessment is 100% coursework using a variety of assignments, case studies, practical tests and phase tests. Bursaries We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information. Your career and progression The Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualification is widely recognised in its own right and provides students with the skills required for employment in a range of associated professions. After successfully completing the HNC course, you could also top-up your qualification to a Higher National Diploma (HND) using our flexible full-time or part-time top-up options.

Qualified teacher status (QTS)

To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:

Course does not award QTS

How to apply

29Jan

This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.

Application codes

Course code:: 12CC

Institution code:: N30

Campus name:: City Hub

Campus code:: A

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

Year 1

International applicants

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

UCAS Tariff - 64 points

T Level - P

Additional entry requirements

Interview

Applicants may be invited to attend an informal interview.

Portfolio

As part of the admissions procedure, applicants may be asked to submit a portfolio of their recent work.

English language requirements

Test	Grade	Additional details
IELTS (Academic)	5.5	An overall band score of 5.5; with no individual component less than 5.0.

Student Outcomes

Operated by the Office for Students

There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.

Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU	£8250	Year 1
England	£8250	Year 1
Northern Ireland	£8250	Year 1
Scotland	£8250	Year 1
Wales	£8250	Year 1
Channel Islands	£8250	Year 1
Republic of Ireland	£8250	Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

Students are advised to contact their own national student finance service for up-to-date information concerning potential financial support. Applicants who are permanently resident outside the United Kingdom, Channel Islands, Isle of Man, Gibraltar or the Republic of Ireland are advised to contact the College before submitting an application:. Any additional costs or fees are shown on the UCAS page for each individual course.