HND Computing (Bedford)

This course will allow you to develop a range of specialist technical skills, enabling you to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and to adapt to a constantly changing world. The programme will cover a broad range of computing topics that may be encountered in modern business. You will benefit from our excellent cutting-edge computing facilities, small student groups and extremely supportive, industry-experienced teaching staff. By completing this course you will achieve an industry-recognised HND, which will enhance your career prospects and your employability. During the course you may also have the opportunity to gain additional professional IT qualifications with further study. The HNC will cover a broad-based overview of computing, which will allow you to develop wide-ranging skills and knowledge. The HND covers a range of topics relevant to your chosen pathway: Network Engineering Security Applications Development Computing You will benefit from our excellent cutting-edge computing facilities, small student groups and extremely supportive, industry-experienced teaching staff. You will be expected to attend College for a minimum of 16 hours per week: two full days, or a combination of days and evening sessions. Our computing courses are delivered in small groups, by lecturers with a wide range of industry backgrounds. You will gain academic, technical and professional training, leading to the skills necessary to design, implement, support, evaluate or manage IT systems in a vast range of industries, with the aim of gaining interesting and well paid employment, or possibly continuing your education to BSc (Hons) level after completing your HND. On successful completion of the HND you will have the option to top up the qualification to a full Bachelor’s degree at university or enter employment.

UCAS Tariff - 32 - 999 points
T Level - P - D*
A level - EE - A*A*A*A*
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP - D*D*D*