Higher National Certificate / Diploma Computing
HNC
In Newry
Description
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Type
HNC
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Location
Newry (Northern Ireland)
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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.
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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