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Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing course at NPTC Group.
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A level
E,E
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,500 per year |
| Scotland | £7,500 per year |
| Wales | £7,500 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,500 per year |
| EU | £7,500 per year |
Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: 004G
Here's what NPTC Group says about its Computing course.
If you're searching for a way into the computing sector – whether that's creating smartphone apps, connecting businesses, or helping communities talk to each other, this course is for you!
The HND in Computing serves as a pathway to a career in the computing field. It enhances your technical expertise through practical learning and a comprehensive exploration of the computing industry.
You will expand your knowledge, understanding, and skills to:
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pursue a successful career in the computing industry, encompassing areas such as Business Analysis, Software Development, Data Analytics, Network Engineer, Cyber Security.
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progress to the next level of study: 1 year top-up to convert your HND Computing into a BSc (Hons) Applied Computing.
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computing at NPTC Group.
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3 course options available.
Qualification
Higher National Diploma - HND
Department
School of Computing and Information Technology
Location
Newtown College | Newtown
Duration
2 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computing and information technology
Start date
September 2025
Application deadline
January 29, 2025
The modules you will study
You'll learn the computing methods that lie behind the systems millions of people rely on daily, including Programming, Networking, Application Development, Internet of Things, Database Management systems and more. In addition, you will completing a computing research project and develop transferable skills such as team-working and problem-solving.
How you will be assessed
This programme will include lectures and workshop sessions. You will have to complete written assignments as you progress through the programme.
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Student information
See who's studying at NPTC Group. These students are taking Computing or another course from the same subject area.
| Most popular A-levels studied | ||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Subject | Grade | |||||
| ICT | C | |||||
| Business Studies | D | |||||
| History | B | |||||
| Biology | B | |||||
| Chemistry | A | |||||
Graduate prospects
What graduates do next
We have no information about graduates who took Computing at NPTC Group.
Earnings after graduation
We have no information about future earnings from students that studied this course.
Note: this data only looks at employees (and not those who are self-employed or also studying) and covers a broad sample of graduates and the various paths they've taken, which might not always be a direct result of their degree
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