This course is available in Clearing. If you have submitted an application, you can add this course. If you haven’t sent us an application yet, you can do this until 25th September 2024.
Loughborough College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
This course is a full-time HNC programme studied over one year with the option to progress to the HND the following year. The HTQ will enable you to develop a range of specialist skills to meet the demands of employers in this fast-growing sector. You will gain the skills and experience necessary to progress into a career in the computing industry, which could lead to exciting jobs such as Business Analyst, Systems Analyst, and Network Engineer. You will learn through a variety of teaching methods which aim to meet individual learning needs and different learning styles. Over the year, you will study the following units:
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Planning a Computing Project
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Maths for Computing
This Higher Technical Qualification is approved against occupational standards decided by employers. Learn more about Higher Technical Qualifications.
Modules
Year 1 Modules: Professionalism and Personal Development Skills, Network Project 1, Professionalism and Personal Development Skills 2 and Network Project 2
Assessment method
Mixture of traditional and innovative assessment methods will be used, including individual and group presentations, discussions, report writing, case studies, presentations, research and project work, examinations, reflective journals and work-based projects.
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:
- CM76
- Institution code:
- L77
- Campus name:
- Loughborough College
- Campus code:
- L
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 64 points
GCSE/National 4/National 5
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7750 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7750 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7750 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7750 | Year 1 |
| EU | £12500 | Year 1 |
| International | £12500 | Year 1 |
| Channel Islands | £12500 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £12500 | 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 cost of some activities are not included in your tuition fee and you will need to meet this cost in addition to your fees. A summary of the costs that you may be expected to pay, and what is included in your fees can be found on our website.
Provider information
Loughborough College
Radmoor Road
Loughborough
LE11 3BT