HND Computing Systems
A Level
In Ashington
Description
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Type
A Level
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Location
Ashington
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Different dates available
This course is for students interested in computing and who have the ability to study at college 2 evenings. The programme offers you the chance to study up-to-date computing subjects at your local college, to a Higher National Certificate and Higher National Diploma standard.
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About this course
You should normally have achieved one of the following: A BTEC National Diploma or Certificate in an appropriate subject. An Advanced GNVQ in an appropriate subject. A Level 3 Qualification in IT or IT system Support. 1 GCE A Level (grade D or above), together with 3 GCSEs (grade C or above) including Mathematics or an equivalent Qualification. Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) without formal qualifications but with relevant experience and or employer support are welcome. It would be an advantage to students if they had a background knowledge of programming and mathematics.
EDEXCEL HNC to HND Conversion Code - Computing and Systems Development Level 4
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Subjects
- Programming
- Project
- Design
- Networking
- Computing
- IT
- Systems
Course programme
What will I study on the course?
In the first year of the course all students will study the same core units. YEAR 1 COVERS: Systems analysis, Computer platforms, Database design concepts, Programming Concepts, Visual programming/end user support. In the second year students have the option to either study for an HNC in Software Development or ICT Systems Support. YEAR 2 COVERS: Software Development; Software Development Project, Website design. MS office solution development, Java Programming, Visual programming fundamentals. ICT SYSTEMS SUPPORT: Networking technology, Networking project, networking concepts, End user support, Networking infrastructure. YEAR 3 of the course includes project management, management in IT, Knowledge systems and data analysis and design.
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HND Computing Systems