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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing course at Hopwood Hall College.
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Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
| Scotland | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
| Wales | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
| Northern Ireland | £6,185 per year (provisional) |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: IT20
Here's what Hopwood Hall College says about its Computing course.
The digital revolution is well underway with a world of opportunity!
Badged as a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), this course offers a greater level of collaborative development to work alongside organisations like Zen Internet to allow you to gain professional qualifications alongside your studies.
This HTQ course will give you the opportunities to develop software development, cybersecurity and networking skills, whilst exploring topics like the Internet of Things (IoT). This course will provide wider technical training that includes the skills, knowledge and behaviours crucial to the digital economy, meaning you will be perfectly equipped to join the digital workforce.
The course will be delivered by industry experts with extensive computing knowledge as well as industrial and commercial experience. We have a dedicated computer suite and networking lab for practical's - Our facilities are in line with industry standards so our students and our employer partners can access and train using equipment that meets the very latest industry standards.
Course details
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
Middleton campus
Location
Middleton | Manchester
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer networks
• Web and multimedia design
• Databases
• Programming
Start date
September 15, 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
The units offered cover a range of computer-related skills the core units studied are: • Programming • Networking • Professional Practice • Database Design & Development • Security • Managing a Successful Computing Project • Computer Systems Architecture • Computing Research Project • Business Intelligence.
In addition to the core units the course will also include five optional units.
How you will be assessed
The method of assessment varies between modules and your lecturers will advise you of the method(s) to be used. This reflects the need to develop a range of different knowledge, understanding and skills. During your HND programme you will experience some, or all, of the following methods of assessment:
• Formal & Informal reports • Written assignments • Laboratory practical work • In-class tests • Coursework case study problems • Work sheets • Project work • Group/Individual presentations
The course is delivered through a combination of lectures, tutorials and E-learning.
This qualification gives you eligibility for membership of the British Computing Society as an associate member on completion of the course.
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Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
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