Higher National Certificate / Diploma Computing

HNC

In Newry

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    HNC

  • Location

    Newry (Northern Ireland)

  • Start date

    Different dates available

Recent graduates have enrolled on computing programmes at Queen's University, Belfast, University of Ulster and Napier University, Edinburgh to gain a degree with 1-2 years additional study. Other graduates who have successfully completed the course have begun their careers as trainee programmers, business analyst trainees, database administrators and technical staff. This course is suitable for This course is designed for people who wish to work, or are already working as computer practitioners such as technicians, computer operatives and software developers. The course develops the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of computing careers.

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newry (County Down)
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East/West Buildings, Patrick Street, BT35 8DN

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

Students should be at least 18 years old

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Subjects

  • Staff
  • Information Systems
  • Computing
  • Software Engineering
  • IT
  • Database
  • Database training
  • Data analysis
  • Basic IT
  • Multimedia Tools
  • System Operations
  • Design
  • Business Analyst
  • University
  • Systems
  • Part Time

Course programme


HIGHER NATIONAL CERTIFICATE / DIPLOMA COMPUTING

Who is this course for?

This course is designed for people who wish to work, or are already working as computer practitioners such as technicians, computer operatives and software developers.

The course develops the knowledge and skills needed for a wide range of computing careers.

How long is this course for?

The HNC course runs over 2 years part-time either 2 evenings per week or 1 evening and 1 Saturday morning per week. The HND part-time takes 3 years.

What will I study?
Year 1:
  • Computer Platforms
  • Human Computer Interface
  • Systems Analysis
  • Programming Concepts
  • Data Design Concepts

Year 2:
  • Information Systems Project
  • Information Systems
  • Networking Technology
  • Visual Programming
  • Website Design

Year 3 for HND
  • Quality Systems
  • Data Analysis and Design
  • Multimedia Design and Authoring
  • Internet Server Management
  • Personal Skills Development

Attendance Part Time
What can I do after the course?

Recent graduates have enrolled on computing programmes at Queen's University, Belfast, University of Ulster and Napier University, Edinburgh to gain a degree with 1-2 years additional study.

Other graduates who have successfully completed the course have begun their careers as trainee programmers, business analyst trainees, database administrators and technical staff.

How do I apply? Complete an application form (available from each campus) and return it to the Admissions Office at one of the campuses listed below. Applicants will be required to attend an interview.

Higher National Certificate / Diploma Computing

Price on request