Course summary
This course can be studied full-time over 1 year, achieving a Higher National Certificate in Computing qualification, or over 2 years, achieving a Higher National Diploma in Computing qualification. This course is designed to equip you for a successful career in the IT industry. The course will give a comprehensive overview and thorough grounding in the main areas of modern computing, providing you with the real, practical skills needed in today’s competitive environment. It develops an appreciation of the need to implement a structured approach to programme design, and the necessary skills. It also provides a framework for sound technical and professional practices and an opportunity to develop both independent and co-operative work. Some of the areas you will cover are; programming, professional practice, database design/development, security, computer systems architecture, web design/development, business intelligence, algorithms, network security, advanced programming, games development, virtual and augmented reality development.
Course details
Assessment method
Assesment will take place via on-going practical assessment, coursework, assignments, group activities and projects.
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
This course is not accepting applications from Tier 4 international students. For more information, please contact the course provider.
Application deadlines
If your application is completed by the following date, it’s guaranteed to be considered:
15 January
*If you apply after this deadline, universities or colleges don’t have to consider your application if they’ve filled their spaces, so the sooner you apply, the better!Application codes
You will need these codes when you add a choice to your application.
Please select a course option – you will then see the application code you need to use to apply for the course.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
- Year 2
International applicants
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
You are required to have a minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above to include English and Maths. We will accept Level 2 equivalences for English and Maths in place of GCSEs. We encourage applications from students who do not meet the entry requirements outlined but can demonstrate ability through work experience, portfolio of evidence or successful interview.
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
If you do not meet the entry requirements outlined you may be asked to attend for an interview with the Admissions Tutor.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
If you do not hold a Level 2 English and/or Maths qualification you maybe required to undertake an initial assessment to ascertain your current literacy and/or numeracy levels and/or a free writing assessment.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £5500 | Year 1 |
| England | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £5500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £5500 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note that the tuition fee stated is charged per year of study and we intend to increase tuition fees in subsequent years using the Retail Price Index (RPI-X).
BMet do not hold a Tier 4 sponsor licence with UK Visas and Immigration, therefore, we are unable to accept international students on our courses.
Provider information
BMet (Birmingham Metropolitan College)
Jennens Road
Birmingham
B4 7PS
Clearing contact details
Higher Education Team
07526 178745
Additional information
until Thursday 13 August 2020 - Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00, Friday 09:00 to 16:00; Thursday 13 August 2020 - 08:30 to 20:00; Friday 14 August 2020 - 08:30 to 18:00; Saturday 15 August 2020 - 08:30 to 16:00; from Monday 17 August 2020 - Monday to Thursday 09:00 to 17:00, Friday 09:00 to 16:00