Course Overview

The BTEC (Business Technology Engineering Council) Higher National Diploma (HND) is a specialist program with a strong work-related 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 directly into employment or to a degree.

This HND in Computing is ideal for those who wish to study at undergraduate level Business Information Technology System Development or network engineering for better prospects.

General Eligibility

To meet the entry criteria for admission to level 5 HND Courses,

A candidate must have either:

A minimum of two completed A-Levels with grades D and above or

A level 3 qualification with a minimum of 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 qualification with a minimum of 30 credits and 3 years of relevant work experience or

Substantial work experience related to the field of proposed study.

Demonstrate a Commitment to Study and a reasonable expectation of success in 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.

Part Time Work Details

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Language Requirement

• 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. JudgmentThe Admission Tutors will assess judgment of their capability in spoken English at the interview. Suitable alternative arrangements to written tests will be made where students declare a disability, specific learning difficulty, or long-term health condition on their application form, e.g., oral questioning, amanuensis, etc.