Course summary

This Higher National Diploma in Computing (HTQ) is highly recognised and respected among IT Employers as it covers theoretical concepts and vocational skills required to excel in today’s IT industry. It is part of the newly developed Higher Technical Qualification which is mapped to the Software Tester apprenticeship standard and has been developed to equip learners with the specialist knowledge and skills to make them competitive and employable in the job market. The lecturing team consist of highly qualified and experienced HE lectures who are dedicated to ensuring students success through effective curriculum delivery and pastoral support. Most of the current lecturers have had relevant industry experience in IT. The HND Computing can be achieved in two years of full-time study and usually requires learners to attend College two days a week. After the Course Successful completion of this programme leads to the award of Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing (Application Development and Testing). This programme is an industry recognised, level 5 qualification which is the equivalent of completing the second year of a University degree programme. Students who achieve this HND Computing qualification can either progress directly into IT related employment or continue onto a one-year BSc (Hons) Computing top up.

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