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Computing for England at Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College - UCAS

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Course summary

This is a one year course which will extend the range of skills and techniques developed as part of the HNC in Computing qualification. It also extends personal qualities and attributes essential for successful performance in working life and thereby enabling you to make an immediate contribution to employment. It will also provide flexibility, knowledge, skills and motivation as a basis for future studies and career progression in computing and systems development.

Modules

This is a non-specialist ‘Computing’ pathway, which allows students to complete a Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma without committing to a particular professional specialism. Over the one-year period, the course compromises of eight modules where three of them are core modules: Computing Research Project (Pearson-set) – equivalent to two units Business Intelligence Plus, FIVE optional units (these are subject to change): Application Development Advanced Programming Emerging Technologies Database Management Systems Games Development These units allow you to improve the technical skills, employability and the software development skills.

Assessment method

The course is assessed entirely through coursework. A variety of assessment methods will be used which are designed to enable learners to meet the learning outcomes for the module and experience a range of methods in preparation for further study or employment. This includes written essays, reports, presentations, video, practical observations (including 95% written assignments, 3% group work, 2% presentations).


How to apply

Application codes

Course code:
I421
Institution code:
U95
Campus name:
Harrow College Campus
Campus code:
H

Points of entry

The following entry points are available for this course:

  • Year 1

International applicants

For more information, see our web page link here: https://www.harrow.ac.uk/international-students.html

Entry requirements

Qualification requirements

Additional entry requirements

Interview


Student Outcomes

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Fees and funding

Tuition fees

EU £6000 Year 1
England £6000 Year 1
Northern Ireland £6000 Year 1
Scotland £6000 Year 1
Wales £6000 Year 1
Channel Islands £6000 Year 1
International £8500 Year 1

Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .

Additional fee information

The fees quoted for home students are for one year of study and include tuition, exam fee, ID card (which gives access to the college and facilities e.g. library) and college registration. The fees quoted for overseas students are tuition fees only – you will be required to pay an additional amount for course materials, exam fees, registration (£125) and ID. This additional charge depends on the course you are following and will be £100 to £500. We will notify you of this charge as early as we can.
Computing for England at Harrow, Richmond & Uxbridge College - UCAS