Computing for England (Computing)
Entry requirements
A level
Pass Access to Higher Diploma considered
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
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A minimum of 48 UCAS Points required
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About this course
The new BTEC Higher National in Computing for England is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Levels 4 and 5, thereby providing students with a clear line of sight to employment or to progression to a degree at Level 6.
This course is an approved Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ): HTQs are an alternative to apprenticeships or degrees. They may suit you if you want a more practical, employer-led study programme. HTQs are approved against occupations standards decided by employers.
The course is aimed at students wanting to continue their education through applied learning. The BTEC HND in Computing for England will equip students with the computing skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary for a range of careers including network engineering, software engineering, games design, security and applications development.
On completion of the course students will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations requiring the exercise of personal responsibility and decision-making.
In addition to the knowledge, understanding and skills that underpin the study of the computing sector, this course will give students the experience that will prepare them for further study or employment in a related area.
Modules
Year 1 - Mandatory Core Units: Programming, Networking; Professional Practice; Database Design & Development; Security; Managing a Successful Computing Project (Pearson-set),
Specialist Units: Website Design & Development; Maths for Computing.
Year 2 - Mandatory Core Units: Computing Research Project (Pearson-set) (30 credits); Business Intelligence.
Specialist Units: Cryptography; Application Program Interfaces; User Experience and Interface Design; Emerging Technologies; Games Development.
Assessment methods
The course is predominantly assessed through the completion of assignment projects. Much of the study will require work outside of formal classes, so self-motivation and good time management skills are essential. As a guideline you are advised that a 15-credit unit approximates to a learning time of 150 hours.
Two core units: one 15 credit (Level 4) and one 30 credit unit (Level 5) will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment.
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