The Higher National Diploma in Computing builds on previous experience and develops students as professional, self-respecting individuals, able to meet both the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. The qualification aims to widen access to higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake it. The course provides students with a thorough grounding in computing principles at Level 5 that leads on to a range of specialist progression pathways at Level 6, relating to individual professions within the computing sector.

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UCAS Tariff
College uses UCAS Tariff points to standardise entry requirements. It is expected that the total tariff score of all your relevant qualifications is at a level of 60* points minimum. This is a points total achieved by converting qualifications such as A levels (and many others) into points, making it simpler for course providers to compare applicants. To check your qualifications tariff value use UCAS tariff calculator https://www.ucas.com/ucas/tariff-calculator.
Don’t worry if you don’t have the right qualifications – you may be able to meet the entry requirements in a different way. Accreditation of prior learning (APL) is essentially credit awarded for wider learning evidenced from self-directed study, work or training may apply to you**. Accreditation prior experiential learning (APEL) is an extension of APL that includes assessed learning gained from life and work experience.
* May be higher / different for different programmes
** Link to our APR policy.
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City of Liverpool College University Centre
United Kingdom, Merseyside
