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Computing for England (Top-Up) (App, Dev & Testing) HTQ

Yeovil College University Centre

UCAS Code: YTCP | Higher National Diploma - HND

Entry requirements


HNC (BTEC)

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About this course


Course option

1year

Full-time | 2024

This Higher National Diploma in Computing for England is a Top-Up programme for students who have achieved the HNC Computing for England (or equivalent) and wish to progress into a full Level 5 HND qualification. This qualification is a part of the new Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) Framework which incorporates some technical elements of the Software Tester apprenticeship to enrich the curriculum. It is highly valued and recognised brand of technical qualification which is well-respected sector Employers. It covers theoretical concepts and vocational skills required to excel in today’s IT industry. It has been developed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills to make them competitive and employable in the job market.

The lecturing team consist of highly qualified and experienced HE lectures who are dedicated to ensuring students success through effective curriculum delivery and pastoral support. Most of the current lecturers have had relevant industry experience in IT.

The HND Computing Top-Up can be achieved in one-year of full-time study. This is an ideal progression route for learners who have completed the HNC Computing programme. Full Time study at Level 5 usually requires learners to attend College two days a week.

If you are looking at studying Computing at university level for the first time, you would need to look at studying another qualification first. At Yeovil College University Centre, we offer the HNC Computing for England course, which can be completed first, before topping-up using the HND Computing for England top up programme. Alternatively, students who seek a two year full time programme from the outset can apply for the HND Computing for England (App Dev and Testing) HTQ [UCAS code YDCA] instead of the HNC followed by HND top up combination.

**After the Course**
Successful completion of this programme leads to the award of Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing for England HTQ with a specialism in Application Development and Testing. This programme is an industry recognised, stand-alone level 5 qualification which is the equivalent of completing the second year of a University degree programme. Students who achieve this HND Computing for England qualification can either progress directly into IT related employment or continue onto a one-year Bachelor's degree Top-Up programme at a collaborating University.

Modules

Learners benefit from a combination of tutor-led sessions, lectures, seminars, group discussions and research, visiting speakers, practical activities and online materials via the Virtual Learning Environment (VLE). Learners also have additional support sessions with their personal tutor. In addition to these, learners are expected to dedicate some time to individual research and self-study outside the timetabled sessions. As expected of all higher education programmes, learners individual engagement with the programme contents is very important for successful completion and achieving high grades in the programme.

Learners pursuing the HND qualification are expected to have completed all the eight HNC modules at Level 4 by the time they would start the HND programme. The HND Computing itself will cover seven modules at Level 5 (including a Research Project module). All modules in these programmes have a 15-credit value (except the double-value Research Project module which has 30 credits.)

Level 5 Modules:
Computing Research Project
Business Process Support
Application Program Interfaces
Application Development
Risk Analysis and Systems Testing
Cloud Computing
Prototyping

Please be aware that modules studied may change periodically in line with student and stakeholder feedback, awarding body changes, or to reflect developments in the discipline. Students can always find the most up-to-date information about modules and who is teaching them in the course handbook.

Assessment methods

The programme uses different types of formative assessments to test and prepare learners for the summative (graded) assessments. There are usually two summative assessments designed to cover all the Intended Learning Outcomes (ILO) for each module. The assessment tasks usually require students to produce coursework which may include written reports, presentations, practical implementation of IT systems etc. Each module is second-marked and graded as either Refer, Pass, Merit or Distinction. We aim to provide learners with written feedback within 15 working days of their assessment submission deadlines.

Tuition fees

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England
£7,228
per year
EU
£7,228
per year
Northern Ireland
£7,228
per year
Scotland
£7,228
per year
Wales
£7,228
per year

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Course location:

Yeovil College University Centre

Department:

Computing

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