Computing for England (Software Engineering)

UCAS code: II10

Here's what Trafford & Stockport College Group says about its Computing for England (Software Engineering) course.

This HTQ is an exciting and informative study programme that students should find stimulating and challenging, providing an opportunity to follow a specialist route of interest. Students will gain the knowledge and skills needed to progress to higher education or employment in this specialist area. This programme of learning is designed to meet skills gaps in the current workforce and to enable progression into a career in the computing industry. The acquisition of knowledge and development of specialist skills including the configuring, design, building and maintenance of websites and software testing.

Course runs 2 Years ,12 hours per week. The Higher National Diploma (HND) is a Level 4 and Level 5 qualification made up of 240 credits studied over two years

Students may progress to a Top-up degree at university to complete the final stages of a degree in this subject area. This may include:

BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Software Engineering) BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Systems BEng (Hons)

On completion students may develop their career in this sector by entering or continuing existing employment. Students may consider roles such as:

Software engineer Web designer Web developer IT consultant Game developer Applications developer IT Technical support Software tester Database administrator

For further information please contact us by visiting the contact page on the college website.

Although every care has been taken to ensure that the information contained within this document is accurate, there may be changes to this programme and provision. We will endeavour to keep prospective and current students updated where appropriate and when the information becomes available.

At Level 4 you will study:

Programming, Networking, Professional practice, Database design and development, Security, Planning a computer project, Software development lifecycles, Website design and development,

At Level 5 you will study:

Computing research project, Business process support, Discrete maths, Data structures and algorithms, Applied programming and design principles, Network management, Games development,

Students are assessed by centre-developed internal assignments and Pearson-set assignments, which target industry-specific skills. Units are assessed using a variety of methods including reports, presentations, practical workshops and portfolios and evidence.