Computing for England

UCAS code: YCCP

Here's what Yeovil College University Centre says about its Computing for England course.

Higher National Certificate in Computing for England, awarded by Pearson, and regulated by the Office for Students.

The HNC Computing for England offers students a broad introduction to the subject area through studying a range of units. The course covers theoretical concepts and vocational skills that are required in the IT industry, and has been developed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills to make them competitive and employable in the job market. This is a Level 4 qualification, which is broadly equivalent to the first year of a ‘traditional’ university degree.

This course is available on a full-time basis and is taught in-person at our Yeovil College campus.

The full-time course is studied over 1 academic year, and students are typically timetabled for two days per week.

You will study a range of units that will develop your specialist knowledge and skills. All modules are worth 15 credits, and modules currently offered include: • Programming • Networking • Professional Practice • Database Design & Development • Security • Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-set) • Software Development Lifecycles • Website Design & Development Alongside developing a range of subject-specific skills, this course also gives you the opportunity to develop important transferable skills such as critical analysis, academic writing, time management, and communication.

Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically to reflect developments in the discipline, in response to student or stakeholder feedback, or as a result of regulatory body requirements. However, no significant changes to modules would be implemented without student consultation and feedback. Enrolled students can always find the most up-to-date information about their modules and who is teaching them in their course handbook.

An assessment schedule, outlining all assessments and deadlines, will be issued to you at the start of each academic year. The programme uses different types of formative assessments to test and prepare learners for the summative (graded) assessments. You will be assessed using a range of methods which will reflect the requirements of the subject, including written reports, presentations, and practical implementation of IT systems. Feedback will be provided to you in writing, along with information reflecting your performance and recommendations for improvement. Each module is graded as either Refer, Pass, Merit or Distinction.