Course summary
Delivered at our Chippenham campus, this course is designed to offer a wide range of opportunities to learn about the computing sector. You will benefit from our dedicated I.T. facilities including modern PC suites and IT laboratory. The college is continually investing in brand new facilities including IoT Devices, Quadcopter Drones and Virtual Reality equipment. We work closely with local employers, set up live projects and professional briefs including guest speakers from organisations such as Wiltshire Police and Mitre. The course is awarded by Pearson and click on the link below to find out more about Higher National qualifications: https://qualifications.pearson.com/en/qualifications/btec-higher-nationals/about.html
Modules
The course includes modules in the following subjects: Year 1 Programming; Networking; Professional Practice; Database Design and Development; Security; Planning a Computing Project; Cyber Security; Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence; Year 2 Applied Cryptography in the Cloud; Computer Forensics; Information Security Management; Computer Research Project; Business Process Support; Digital Sustainability; Emerging technologies.
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
14Jan
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:
- D1T3
- Institution code:
- W74
- Campus name:
- Chippenham
- Campus code:
- C
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
HNC (BTEC) - P
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
| England | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6185 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6185 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Wiltshire College and University Centre
Chippenham Campus
Cocklebury Road
Chippenham
SN15 3QD