Course summary

This new and exciting programme is designed to develop the necessary skills and knowledge for employment or progression to a top-up degree programme. The HND Computing (HTQ) provides technical training with the skills, knowledge and behaviours crucial to the digital economy, equipping you with the skills to join the digital workforce. You will apply your skills and knowledge on a work-related placement to develop the right skills and competencies for the workplace. The programme is delivered by industry experts and education professionals who have extensive computing knowledge, as well as industrial and commercial experience. Classrooms and computing laboratories are equipped with up-to-date software and networking tech and you will have access to a laptop and equipment to develop your own project. Modules include: Programming, Networking, Professional Practice, Database design & development, Security, Managing a successful computing project; Website design and development, Maths for Computing, plus additional units: Business intelligence, Robotics, Internet of things, Emerging technologies, Games design theory, Games development and a computing research project.

This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.