Courses

Prospective Students

Location

HND in Computing and Systems Development

Awarding Body: Edexcel

Level: QCF Level- 5

Course Description

This course is designed to equip students with the knowledge, understanding and skills required for success in current and future employment or for progression to an undergraduate degree.

It aims to provide an educational foundation for those wishing to become computer professionals, specialised studies directly relevant to individual vocations and professions in which students are working or intend to seek employment and enable students to make an immediate contribution in employment.

The HND will give you a comprehensive overview thorough grounding in the main areas of modern computing, providing you with the real, practical skills needed in today's competitive international commercial environment. Successful completion of the HND will open up many career opportunities for you. This practical and intensive programme allows you to gain an internationally recognized business qualification.

It develops an appreciation of the need to implement a structured approach to program design, and the necessary skills.

It also provides a framework for a sound technical and professional practices and an opportunity to develop both independent and co-operative work.

Fully validated by edexcel, one of the world's leading examining and awarding bodies, this HND qualification is recognized and respected by employers and higher education institutions around the world.

EntryKey Requirements:

Normally a minimum of one A level (in an appropriate subject) plus three GCSEs or
5 GCSEs or a BTEC National Award or GNVQ Advanced Qualification at pass level or equivalent. Or
Any equivalent overseas qualification.
Completion of High School Certificate and relevant work experience
Applications from mature students are welcome.

English Language Requirement

Students who wish to apply for the course must need to produce Secure English Language Test (SELT) certificate from a UK Boarder Agency approved provider, showing that they have achieved level B1 on the Common European Framework of Reference for Languages (CEFR) in each of the components: Speaking; listening; reading; and writing. Students will automatically meet the language requirements if they are a nation of the English-speaking country.

CourseKey Structure

To achieve the HND qualification, students are required to complete sixteen units; eight of them are Core units and eight of them are Specialist units.

Core units

All students must take the following 4 core units:

Project Design, Implementation & Evaluation
Business Skills For E-Commerce
Computer Systems
Employability And Professional Development

Specialist units

Students also require taking further 12 specialist units and the list of the 12 specialist units is available in our academic office.

Assessment

The course is assessed by end of term exams and assignments. Each unit is internally assessed and graded by qualified Tutors / Assessors and Internal Verifiers. The final assessment is done by an Edexcel External Examiner. Grades awarded are Pass, Merit and Distinction. There is no overall grade awarded for this qualification.