Course summary
Get the skills and qualifications that employers need. Start a higher technical qualification and upskill alongside work. The Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Engineer) is an industry recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), designed to meet the needs of employers. Start a HTQ and upskill alongside work, leading to a career in digital as a Software Developer.
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
All of the modules on this course are compulsory and worth either 15 or 30 credits. Successful completion of all of the units in the first year is worth a total of 120 credits at Level 4 and equivalent to a Higher National Certificate. Successful completion of all of the units in the second year is also worth a total of 120 credits and will lead to the award of a Level 5 Higher National Diploma. Year 1 Unit 1: Programming (15 Credits) Unit 2: Networking (15 Credits) Unit 3: Professional Practice (15 Credits) Unit 4: Database Design & Development (15 Credits) Unit 5: Security (15 Credits) Unit 6: Planning a Computing Project (15 Credits) Unit 7: Software Development Lifecycles (15 Credits) Unit 13: Website Design & Development (15 Credits) Year 2: Unit 16: Computing Research Project (30 Credits) Unit 17: Business Process Support (15 Credits) Unit 18: Discrete Maths (15 Credits) Unit 19: Data Structures & Algorithms (15 Credits) Unit 20: Applied Programming and Design Principles (15 Credits) Unit 47: Emerging Technologies (15 Credits) Unit 45: Internet of Things (15 Credits)
Assessment method
Assessment is via a combination of written exams, practical projects and coursework, including externally assessed assessments set by Pearson for Unit 6: Planning a Computing Project and Unit 16: Computing Research Project.
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
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
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Unistats information
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £7500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7500 | 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 Weston
Knightstone Road
Weston super Mare
BS23 2AL