The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing for England is the equivalent to the first year of a University Degree and provides a specialist programme of study that covers the technical knowledge, understanding and practical skills relevant to careers in the computing sector.
The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing is to develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.
The key objective of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nat...
The Pearson BTEC Level 4 Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing for England is the equivalent to the first year of a University Degree and provides a specialist programme of study that covers the technical knowledge, understanding and practical skills relevant to careers in the computing sector.<br/><br/>The purpose of BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing is to develop you as a professional, self-reflecting individual able to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world.<br/><br/>The key objective of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing is to also equip you with computing skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global computing environment, as well as providing education and training for a range of careers in computing, including network engineering, software engineering, data analytics, security, intelligent systems and applications development.<br/><br/>The course also allow you to develop the skills necessary to fault find and problem solve in a timely, professional manner, reflecting on your work and contributing to the development of the process and environment you operate within.
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Course Details
Information
Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Boston Campus (Rochford)
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
4401
Institution Code
B01
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff80 The entry qualifications for the Computing HNC are a MMP profile on a Computing Level 3 course or a related subject or an Access to HE qualification (minimum 80 new UCAS points). You will also need to have GCSEs in English and Maths at grade 4 (C) or above, or Functional Skills Level 2 and/or minimum IELTS score of 6. Individual cases will be considered, as well as relevant work experience will also be taken in to consideration if you fall outside any of the above entry qualifications. If you are concerned about the above entry requirements alternative courses available are the Access to HE. |
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Region | Costs | Academic Year | Year |
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England, Northern Ireland, Scotland, Wales | £7,100 | 2024/25 | Year 1 |