Course summary
This is a one year course which will extend the range of skills and techniques developed as part of the HNC in Computing qualification. It also extends personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life and thereby enabling you to make an immediate contribution to employment. It will also provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career progression in computing and systems development.
Modules
This is a non-specialist ‘Computing’ pathway, which allows students to complete a Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. Over the one-year period, the course compromises of eight modules where three of them are core modules: Computing Research Project (Pearson-set) – equivalent to two units Business Intelligence Plus, FIVE optional units (these are subject to change): Application Development Advanced Programming Emerging Technologies Database Management Systems Games Development These units allow you to improve the technical skills, employability and the software development skills.
Assessment method
The course is assessed entirely through coursework. A variety of assessment methods will be used which are designed to enable learners to meet the learning outcomes for the module and experience a range of methods in preparation for further study or employment. This includes written essays, reports, presentations, video, practical observations (including 95% written assignments, 3% group work, 2% presentations).
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:
- I421
- Institution code:
- U95
- Campus name:
- Harrow College Campus
- Campus code:
- H
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
For more information, see our web page link here: https://www.harrow.ac.uk/international-students.html
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6000* | Year 1 |
| England | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6000* | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6000* | Year 1 |
| International | £8100* | Year 1 |
*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
The fees quoted for home students are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration.
The fees quoted for overseas students are tuition fees only – you will be required to pay an additional amount for
course materials, exam fees, registration (£125) and ID. This additional charge depends on the course you are following and will be £100 to £500. We will notify you of this charge as early as we can.
Provider information
Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College
Park Road
Hillingdon
UB8 1NQ