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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Computing (HTQ)
University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire
Entry requirements
Here's what you will need to get a place on the Computing (HTQ) course at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire.
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A level
Including Computing or Applied ICT or another relevant subject.
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Course summary
What this course is about
UCAS code: W01M
Here's what University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire says about its Computing (HTQ) course.
This course is designed to help learners gain vocational as well as academic skills. You will learn a wide range of practical, in-demand vocational skills in web development, programming and networking. You will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the IT sector whilst developing research, critical thinking and problem solving skills which are essential employability skills for work within this field.
Our HNC/D Computing has been aligned to the occupational standard for been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).
Academic and practical skills developed through the course focus on workplace and transferable skills to equip students for progression into employment, developed alongside academic skills such as research, problem analysis and critical thinking to support progression to higher level study. You will develop the ability to work independently and on your own initiative.
You will develop career-ready employment skills, which will include practical skills in developing static and dynamic websites and MVC applications using HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript and ASP.NET. You will also develop hardware and networking skills to allow you to create and plan secure network infrastructures as well as create and manage web servers to host web sites.
You will also learn a wide range of relevant transferable skills including project management, team working skills, presentation and report writing.
Source: University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire
Course details
There are a few options in how you might study Computing (HTQ) at University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire.
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Qualification
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Department
Computing
Location
Wakefield City Campus | Wakefield
Duration
1 Years
Study mode
Full-time
Subjects
• Computer networks
• Computer science
• Creative computing
Start date
September 2026
Application deadline
14 January 2026
Tuition fees
| Location | Fees |
|---|---|
| England | £7,400 per year |
| Scotland | £7,400 per year |
| Wales | £7,400 per year |
| Northern Ireland | £7,400 per year |
| Channel Islands | £7,400 per year |
| Republic of Ireland | £7,400 per year |
| EU | £7,400 per year |
The modules you will study
The course is divided into a number of core units that are designed to give you a broad overview of the subject area, including:
Programming Professional Practice Networking Database Design and Development Security Project Planning Web Design and Development Software Development Lifecycles
How you will be assessed
Assessments for the course may take a variety of forms, from the creation of products such as applications and networks, group work and presentations, to formal written assignments and reports.
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What graduates do next
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