Course summary

Our full time Computing HND is designed to equip you with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment in an ever expanding IT industry. You will establish essential skills in networking, programming, web design and security at Level 4, before choosing specialist option modules at Level 5 to increase your knowledge and skills in cyber security, software development and network management. Throughout your final year you will also undertake an individual project working within your chosen specialism, whilst employability skills are developed through links with our employment partners. Class sessions will be complemented by independent, self-directed learning using a Virtual Learning Environment. Full-time study is sixteen hours per week, over two semesters, including tutorial time. It is expected that for every hour spent in the classroom, the equivalent is dedicated to independent, self-directed learning outside contact hours. Units will be taught using a variety of teaching and learning styles: formal taught sessions, directed learning, tutor-led discussion and seminars, practical workshops with students working individually and/ or in groups according to need and learning preference. The delivery of the course may be a combination of online and face-to-face delivery if required.