HNC & HND in Computing (Level 5)

EDEXCEL HND/Foundation Degree

VALIDATION of the FOUNDATION DEGREE is expected in October. Applicants for the Foundation Degree will be registered on the HND course and transferred depending upon satisfactory progress to the FOUNDATION DEGREE when it is validated. Several UK Universities are expected to make efforts to recruit successful students who have completed their Foundation Degree. You will be welcomed onto the third year of their Degree or Honours Degree course.

HNC (Year 1)

* Computer Platforms
* Systems Analysis
* Programming Concepts
* Database Design
* Information Systems Project
* Information Systems
* MS Office Solutions
* Management in IT
* Multimedia Design
* Project Management

HND (Year 2)

* Networking Concepts
* Personal Skills Development
* Financial Systems
* Data Analysis Design
* E-Business Project
* Visual Basic Programming

Foundation Degree (2 Years)

Computer Platforms
Systems Analysis
Programming Concepts
Data Design Concepts
Information Systems
MS Office Solutions
Management in IT
Multimedia Design
Project Management

Foundation Degree Second Year

Networking Concepts
Personal Skills Development
Financial Systems
E-Business Technology
Visual Basic Programming
Work-based Project

How long are the courses?

Both the HNC/HND and Foundation Degree are flexible two-year part time or full-time courses. Upon successful completion of the first year, students enrolled on the HNC/HND route are awarded an HNC qualification.

How will I be assessed?

Assessment will be a combination of assignments and examinations. Each of the units covered in the courses will carry assignments, all of which must be completed to the required standard within a given deadline for an award to be given. The Higher National qualifications are graded Pass, Merit or Distinction.

What progression opportunities are open to me?

Both the Foundation Degree and the HND are nationally recognized qualifications. Upon successful completion, admission onto the second year of a BEng or third year of a BSc degree may be possible. The college has progression routes to various University degrees.

TUITION FEES

2009 Academic Year - ALL FEES PAYABLE IN ADVANCE

HNC/HND/FOUNDATION DEGREE Home Students £2400 per year (£1200 on benefits)
International Students £5400 per year