HND Computing (Bolton College) full time

If you choose to complete a BTEC HND in Computing it’s expected that you’ll be aiming to go on to employment or progress to a final year at university. Pearson developed these qualifications in close collaboration with experts from employers, vendors, professional bodies, universities and colleges to ensure you gain the skills and knowledge you’ll need to succeed in the future – whichever route you take.

What Can I Do With This Qualification?
This HND is designed to prepare you for a career in general computing, in roles such as systems analyst, data designer, systems tester, database administrator, IT project manager, IT support technician and web designer.

If you successfully complete the Pearson BTEC Level 5 HND in Computing you’ll be able to progress onto a higher level qualification. For instance, you’ll be eligible to apply for final year top-up programmes, such as the University of Bolton’s BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-up). Further study in specialist areas such as network engineering, software engineering, data analytics, security, intelligent systems, and applications development should also be possible.

Alternative Career Options
Digital copywriting
IT sales
IT training
Teaching
Research and development
Network engineering
Product management
Technical writing
Social media management
Cyber security
Information systems management
Games development

Any subjects are acceptable at Level 3. You should also have two GCSEs at grade C or above or grade 4 to 9 (or equivalent) in English and Mathematics.

Entry to this course is also available to applicants who have extensive appropriate work experience in the IT sector. If you don’t possess the academic qualifications listed above but have extensive appropriate work experience we’ll be delighted to consider your application.

You’ll be required to attend an interview and/or provide a portfolio of work.

Holders of the Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing are eligible for Associate Membership of the BCS. The BCS represents IT professionals both in the UK and internationally and are a member organisation of CEPIS (Council of European Professional Informatics Societies).

This course offers essential subject knowledge that you’ll need to progress successfully within or into the world of work or onto further study.
Our approach to teaching and learning is ‘student-centred’, so we’ll work with you on an individual basis, providing tailored help and support throughout your studies.
You’ll have the opportunity to develop and enhance crucial skills such as communication, teamwork, organising and planning, numeracy, problem solving, flexibility and adaptability, action planning, self-awareness, initiative, personal impact and confidence, environmental sustainability, and social, public and ethical responsibility.
You’ll have the chance to take part in project trips to gain first-hand experience in the industry; and gain knowledge and insights from guest speakers during class time.