ICON College of Technology and Management has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The BTEC (Business Technology Engineering Council) Higher National Diploma (HND) is a specialist programme with a strong workrelated emphasis. The qualification provides a thorough grounding in the key concepts and practical skills required in the sector with national recognition by employers allowing progression direct into employment or to degree. This HND in Computing is ideal for those wish to study at under graduate level Business Information Technology or System Development or network engineering for better prospect.
Modules
This course consists of 15 units (8 core units + 7 optional units) including a Project. There are 60 learning hours for each unit and 120 learning hours for the Project. Unit No Level 4 Units (8 Units, 120 Credit) Unit Credit 1 Programming Core 15 2 Networking Core 15 3 Professional Practice Core 15 4 Database Design and Development Core 15 5 Security Core 15 6 Managing a Successful Computing Project Core 15 10 Website Design and Development Optional 15 11 Maths for Computing Optional 15 Unit No Level 5 Units (7Units, 120 Credit) Unit Credit 13 Computing Research Project Core 30 14 Business Intelligence Core 15 15 Transport Network Design Optional 15 16 Cloud Computing Optional 15 19 Data Structures and Algorithms Optional 15 20/43 Advanced Programming/Internet of Things Opt. 15 30 Application Development Optional 15 Note: All units in the above table are subject to change as and when required by the College without prior notice.
Assessment method
The aims of the Teaching, Learning and Assessment Strategy is to achieve the following: To educate students who are motivated and self-directed critical thinkers, capable of independent enquiry To provide students with both sound academic knowledge and vocational expertise To foster independent and collaborative learning among students and to encourage lifelong learning leading to enhancing their career potentials To develop and implement approaches to feedback and assessment that maximise learning and student outcomes. To widen participation from students who are mature, from Black and Minority Ethnic Communities, and come from lower socio-economic backgrounds The generic components of teaching and learning strategy normally involve a variety of approaches and include delivering many of the following: Regular use of formal lecture sessions in all units. Regular assignment workshops and seminars in all units. Regular use of individual and/or team-based projects in all units. Regular use of self-directed and directed reading in all units. Regular use of library resources in all units. Regular use of tutor-and student-led discussion groups via e-learning platform; ICON VLE in all units. The assessment is criterion-referenced and learners’ are assessed against published learning outcomes and assessment criteria. All units are individually graded as ‘Pass’, ‘Merit’ or ‘Distinction’. To achieve a pass grade for the unit learners must meet the assessment criteria set out in the specifications.
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.
Application codes
- Course code:
- I05H
- Institution code:
- I20
- Campus name:
- ICON College of Technology and Management
- Campus code:
- A
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
Entry requirements for advanced entry (i.e. into Year 2 and beyond)
HNC
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
A level - D
Access to HE Diploma
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
A candidate must have either: A minimum of two completed A-Levels with grades D and above or A level 3 qualification with minimum 60 credits or An Access to Higher Education Certificate awarded by an approved further education institution or 4 GCSEs with grades D and above and 3 Years’ Experience or A level 2 qualifications with minimum 30 credits and 3 years relevant work experience or Substantial work experience related to the field of proposed study and, Where applicants do not have a formal qualification to demonstrate capability in English equivalent to CEFR level B2 e.g. IELTS 5.5 (including 5.5 for reading and writing), PTE 51 or equivalent, they will be required to undertake the College's written English Language test before an offer of a place on a course is made. Judgement of their capability in spoken English will be assessed by the Admission Tutors at the interview. Suitable alternative arrangements to written tests will be made where a student declares a disability, specific learning difficulty or long-term health condition on their application form, e.g, oral questioning, amanuensis, etc. and, Demonstrate a Commitment to Study and a reasonable expectation of success on the Course International qualifications at the appropriate level will also be accepted. The College will use UK NARIC to determine the equivalence of any international qualifications.
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Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | |
| Institution's Own Test | Pass |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6500 | 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
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
ICON College of Technology and Management
Unit 21-22
1-13 Adler Street
Tower Hamlets
London
E1 1EG