HNC in Computing
About this course
This course is for learners who wish to gain a Higher-Level Computing qualification or work in the IT & Computing industry. It is also suitable for those already working in IT who want to progress their career.
The course duration is 2 years as part time study.
You will be taught through a combination of lectures and practical work in our state-of-the-art facilities and using a Virtual Learning Environment such as Moodle. The methods of assessment differ for each module studied and include: writing reports, observations, practical activities.
What you will study
The units you will study on the HNC include:
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Software development Lifecycles
- Website Design & Development
Course fees
Tuition Fees - Year 1: £2,355.00
Tuition Fees - Year 2: £2,355.00
Entry requirements
Applications to the course will be considered on an individual basis. Typical entry requirements are detailed below but if you don’t meet these criteria, then your work and life experience will be taken into consideration. Combinations of the qualifications below are acceptable and other qualifications not listed may also be acceptable. Typical A-Level Offer - DD Typical BTEC Offer - relevant BTEC level 3 profile of Merit/Pass or Pass/Pass/Pass Typical Welsh Bacc Offer - Grade C and DE at A Level Typical Access to HE Offer - Pass Diploma with 60 credits overall to include 45 level 3 credits all Passes Additionally, GCSE passes in three subjects at grade C or above to include Mathematics and English Language (or equivalent). A successful interview may also be a requirement for entry onto the course.
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
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My favourite thing about this course is the facilities which are available to us, and that we can access them all the time. After finishing my Level 3 course at the college I have enrolled on the Bsc in Cyber Security at CAVC. After finishing this course I would like to progress on to a masters in Digital Forensics, and then work with the police department to catch cyber criminals.
Career prospects & further study
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Progression could be onto HND programme or into the world of work.