Course description
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Computing (RQF)
Over the one year period, the course compromises of eight modules where six of them are core modules:
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Managing a Successful Computing Project (Pearson-Set)
Suitability - Who should attend?
BTEC Level 3 in IT (Diploma: MP, 90-Credit Diploma: MM, Extended Diploma: PPP), or two x A levels at grade D, or Access to Higher Education Certificate, or other related level 3 qualifications equivalent to 48 or above UCAS points. In addition, GCSE English and Maths at Grade C (9-4).
All students who are non-native English speakers and who have not undertaken their final two years of schooling in English, must demonstrate capability in English at a standard equivalent to IELTS 5.5 (Reading and Writing must be at 5.5) or equivalent or Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2 or PTE 51.
Those who do not have formal qualifications at level 3 but can demonstrate extensive relevant work experience and/or achievement on a range of professional qualifications in Computing including programming are also welcome to apply.
Who is the course for?
This is a one year course which will develop a range of skills and techniques; 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.
Course delivery details
Days/Time
Monday-Friday
09:00 - 17:00
You will be taught by highly qualified subject specialists by a mixture of lectures, seminars and workshops. There will also be the opportunity to attend lectures from expert speakers. Taught lessons will take place for 14 hours a week and 1 hour a week of pastoral/ tutorial session. The teaching time may also include in-class software practical sessions and extra hardware practical sessions.
In addition, student will be expected to use learning resource centre to do their independent learning to complete the assessments.
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