HND Level 5 in Computing and Systems Development
HND
Online
Description
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Type
HND
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Methodology
Online
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Location
Manchester
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Class hours
60h
To prepare and equip students with knowledge and skills in Computing, Systems Development and general IT leading to employment or further and higher education to degree level. Suitable for: This course is suitable for adults over 21 years and those aspiring for recognised UK qualifications leading to the final year of a degree.
Important information
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- HND Level 5 Course Structure
- HNC Level 4 Course Structure
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About this course
There are no formal entry requirements but for a course at this level will learners may require GCSE/”O” level or 2 “A” levels and/or relevant work experience. English language at GCSE or "O" level is required for international applicants.
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Course programme
MF987 EDEXCEL HND Diploma level 5 in Computing and Systems Development
BTEC/EDEXCEL Higher National Diploma. On successful completion of 120 credit value you will be awarded a HNC Computing. However, if you go on to complete all 240 credit value successfully you will be awarded a HND Computing & Systems Development.
ACCREDITATION
Qualification accredited by the Qualifications and Credit Framework (QCF)
COURSE OUTCOME:
Computers have been at the centre of technological innovations and have contributed to advancements in almost every field of life. The course is aimed at equipping learners with a strong knowledge base and practical skills in computing science and its application leading to employment or further and higher education to degree level.
Mandatory core units – all Four units must be taken
Unit
1 Business Skills for e-Commerce
2 Computer Systems
3 Employability and Professional Development
4 Project Design, Implementation and Evaluation
Specialist units – choose units with a total credit value of 175 credits
5 Emerging Technologies
9 Systems Analysis and Design
10 Human Computer Interaction
14 Website Design
17 Database Design Concepts
19 Object Oriented Programming
22 Office Solutions Development
24 Networking Technologies
28 IT Support for End Users
30 Information Systems in Organisations
32 Quality Systems in IT
33 Data Analysis and Design
35 Web Applications Development
41 Programming in Java
43 Networking Infrastructure
46 Network Security
Note: There are more optional units on Edexcel’s course list of courses which may be offered on demand.
HND Level 5 in Computing and Systems Development