Course summary
The Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing is a Level 5 vocational qualification. Successful completion can help your career and academic development in several ways: Entering employment Continuing existing employment Linking with the appropriate vendor accredited certificates Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) Progressing to university to complete a ‘top-up’ degree A BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) is equivalent to the second year of a full university degree. However, BTECs focus on learning by doing and that means you will put what you learn into practice right away. You will work on a series of assignments set in real-life scenarios throughout the course, which will help you develop the practical knowledge and skills employers and universities are looking for.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
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
31Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
This is a top-up course from HNC to HND. Applicants are expected to have previously achieved the HNC in this subject.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £5995* | Whole course |
| Northern Ireland | £5995* | Whole course |
| Scotland | £5995* | Whole course |
| Wales | £5995* | Whole course |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
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
An additional registration fee is payable.
Provider information
Halesowen College
Whittingham Road
Halesowen
B63 3NA