Course summary

The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing for England offers students one general pathway and five specialist pathways, designed to support progression to relevant occupational areas or degree-level study. Employability skills (sometimes referred to as transferable skills) are vital in increasing students’ career prospects and they contribute to their personal development. BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England support students in developing the key skills, qualities and strengths that employers are looking for. We divide employability skills into five main categories. ● Problem-solving skills ● Independent skills ● Interpersonal skills ● Commercial skills Students also benefit from opportunities to carry out deeper learning; they can make connections between different study units and select areas of interest for detailed study. In this way, BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing for England provide a vocational context in which students can develop the knowledge and academic study skills they need to progress to university degree courses.

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