University Centre at the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group (inc Wakefield College & Selby College) has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework.These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
The HNC in Computing is a one year vocational programme, providing an exciting opportunity to develop the practical skills sought after by employers, and is ideal for students wanting to further their career within the IT Industry. A particular emphasis is placed on ensuring you are able to effectively apply computing concepts to solve computing problems.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Building on previous knowledge and skills in Computing, the course is structured to provide opportunities across a broad academic and vocational base, progressively deepening learners’ knowledge. Students undertake eight units to complete the HNC. These are currently*: • Programming (Core) • Employability and Professional Development (Core) • Networking (Core) • Database Design and Development (Core) • Security (Core) • Managing a project (Core) • Web Design and Development • Software Development Lifecycles. *Please note that these are likely to change due to curriculum updating by the awarding body Pearson. Units may be subject to change from year to year, due to curriculum updating/sector changes/changes in delivery staff specialisms or awarding body requirements.
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- W01M
- Institution code:
- W08
- Campus name:
- University Centre: Selby College
- Campus code:
- S
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This programme is currently available to UK and EU applicants only.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Applications from mature students with relevant professional/life experience are welcome. You might be required to provide further evidence to decide on your suitability for the course and an admissions test may be used in certain circumstances.
Please click the following link to find out more about qualification requirements for this course
https://selby.ac.uk/higher-education/courses/ict-computing/hnd-in-computing-2020-21-entry/
Additional entry requirements
Interview
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6950 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6950 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
University Centre: Selby College
Abbot's Rd
Thunderhead Ridge
Selby
YO8 8AT