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Course summary
Overview From smartphone apps to the networks that connect communities and businesses across the world, computing is behind the systems millions of people rely on every day. On this HND Computing course, you'll prepare yourself for further study or employment in the computing industry. You'll learn about topics such as programming, networking, business intelligence and IT security and get to apply what you learn on a work placement and on community projects. When you complete the course, you'll have the skills, knowledge and experience to start a career in the computing industry. You could also top up your HND to a Bachelor's degree. What you'll experience On this course, you'll:
- Learn skills relevant to your future career from staff who have experience working in the industry
- Get an insight into how to use computing to develop community opportunities and enhance lives
- Tailor what you learn to your interests and career aspirations
- Access the latest learning resources, journals and publications
- Get experience of working in the computing industry on a work placement
- Have further opportunities to apply what you learn in the community, by running computing events, for example
- business continuity analyst
- software engineer
- web developer
- systems analyst
- computer programmer
- online course developer
Modules
Year 1 Core modules in this year include:
- Computer Systems Architecture – 15 credits
- Database Design and Development – 15 credits
- Managing a Successful Computing Project – 15 credits
- Networking – 15 credits
- Professional Practice – 15 credits
- Programming – 15 credits
- Security – 15 credits
- Website Design and Development – 15 credits
- Advanced Programming – 15 credits
- Business Intelligence – 15 credits
- Computing Research Project – 30 credits
- Database Management Systems – 15 credits
- Digital Technologies as a Catalyst for Change – 15 credits
- Operating Systems – 15 credits
- User Experience and Interface Design – 15 credits
Assessment method
The way you're assessed on this course reflects the requirements of the computing industry. You'll be assessed through:
- Examinations
- Essays
- Reports
- Projects, portfolios and case studies
- Practical demonstrations
- Oral assessments through presentations or discussion groups
How to apply
31Jan
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:
- G402
- Institution code:
- P80
- Campus name:
- Isle of Wight College
- Campus code:
- W
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
International applicants
This course is available to EU and International applicants who do not require a Student Route Visa
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 24 points
A level
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016) - PPP
Access to HE Diploma
Scottish Higher
Scottish Advanced Higher
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
GCSE/National 4/National 5
T Level - M
An A level in Computing or related subject, or Level 3 vocational equivalent (diploma/ extended diploma), or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field. Applicants will be invited to attend an interview, to which you should bring a portfolio.e-portfolio of recent work. This interview will include an admissions test and a tour of the facilities.
Additional entry requirements
Admission tests
Interview
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, to which you should bring a portfolio/e-portfolio of recent work. This interview will include an admissions test and a tour of the facilities.
Portfolio
All shortlisted applicants will be invited to attend an interview, to which you should bring a portfolio/e-portfolio of recent work.
Institutions Own Test (IOT)
Applicants will complete an admissions test during the interview.
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 6 | English language proficiency at a minimum of IELTS band 6.0 with no component score below 5.5. |
| PTE Academic | 54 | An overall score of 54 with a minimum of 51 in each skill. |
| TOEFL (iBT) | 79 | 79 with a minimum of 18 in Reading, 17 in Listening, 20 in Speaking and 17 in Writing. |
| Cambridge English Advanced | Cambridge English: Advanced (CAE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Cambridge English Proficiency | Cambridge English: Proficiency (CPE) taken after January 2015. An overall score of 169 with no component score less than 162. | |
| Trinity ISE | Pass | Trinity College Integrated Skills in English (ISE) Level III with a Pass in all 4 components |
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| EU | £6165 | Year 1 |
| England | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £6165 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £6165 | Year 1 |
| International | £19200 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Students who are resident in EU countries: please note that the net fee is inclusive of the Transition Scholarship
Fees are accurate at the time of publishing and are subject to change at any time without notice.
Fees may also go up in later years, in line with inflation.
For more information about fees, go to port.ac.uk/ug-tuition-fees
Provider information
University of Portsmouth
University House
Winston Churchill Avenue
Portsmouth
PO1 2UP