23May
UndergraduateCourse summary
Higher National Diploma in Computing for England (Application Development and Testing pathway), awarded by Pearson, and regulated by the Office for Students. The Higher National Diploma in Computing for England 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. The course is a recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) which means it has been reviewed and approved for ensuring learners gain the skills that employers want, and employers can be confident that learners have the knowledge, skills, and behaviours for a particular specialist role. This is a Level 5 qualification, which is broadly equivalent to the first two years 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 top up course is studied over one academic year, and students are typically timetabled for two days per week. This course is designed to allow those who already hold a relevant Level 4 qualification, such as a HNC or CertHE in Computing, to 'top-up' to HND level. If you're looking at starting your university-level journey in Computing, you would need to look at studying another qualification first. At Yeovil College University Centre, we offer the HNC (one year) or HND Computing for England (two year) courses; successfully completing this would allow you to then apply to ‘top-up’ to a full BSc (Hons) qualification.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Learners pursuing the HND top up qualification will complete seven modules at Level 5. Modules currently offered include: Level 5 Modules • Computing Research Project • Business Process Support • Application Development • Prototyping • Application Programming Interfaces • Risk Analysis & Systems Testing • Cloud Computing All modules are worth 15 credits, with the exemption of the ‘Computing Research Project’ at Level 5 which is a double unit, worth 30 credits. 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.
Assessment method
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, 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.
How to apply
29Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- YTCP
- Institution code:
- Y25
- Campus name:
- Yeovil College University Centre
- Campus code:
- -
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - Not accepted
HNC (BTEC) - P
Those already holding Level 4 qualifications: Please note, that those who already hold a Higher National Certificate, or alternative Level 4 qualification in a relevant discipline, may be able to apply for advanced entry either directly into Level 5 of the programme, or to be exempted from some Level 4 units. Please consult the Colleges Assessment and APL-RPL Policy and Procedure for more information, or contact [email protected]. GCSE Maths at grade 4 and GCSE English at grade 4 are also desired. Mature Applicants: We welcome applications from mature students (aged 21 and over as of 1st September in the academic year of admission) and do not necessarily require the same academic qualifications as school leaving applicants. Mature students requesting contextual admission are required to provide details of their relevant prior work or study experience, and to also undertake a pre-entry admissions assessment to ensure there is suitable grounds to suggest they are academically ready to begin the programme and there is a reasonable expectation that they will succeed in their studies. Please email [email protected] to find out more. Interviews: As part of the admissions process, applicants who meet the entry criteria for the course will be invited to attend an admissions interview with a member of staff from the course they are applying to.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://www.yeovil.ac.uk/course/331467/hnd-computing-for-england-application-development-testing/
English language requirements
International applicants will be required to evidence English language skills - this could be an IELTS score of 5.5, with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component, a grade 4 in GCSE English (or equivalent), or having recently completed a Level 3 qualification taught and assessed in the English language. For more information, please get in touch via [email protected] or call 01935 845454.
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| Channel Islands | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7440* | Year 1 |
| EU | £7440* | Year 1 |
| England | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7440* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7440* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
Please be aware that the fee amounts listed here are subject to an approval decision by the OfS about our Access and Participation Plan.
For full information about tuition fees please see the 'YCUC Fees' and 'YCUC HE Fees Policy', both available in the 'Policies and Reports' area of our website. Please also be aware that fees are payable each year of the programme.
There may be some voluntary educational visits to seminars and IT Expositions outside the College campus. Students are expected to fund their own transportation to such events if they wish to attend.
Provider information
Yeovil College University Centre
Mudford Road
Yeovil
BA21 4DR