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Software Development (Computing) Higher National Certificate - HNC
Course Overview - Software Development (Computing) Higher National Certificate - HNC
This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply.
This is a new course and we’re currently finalising the detailed information for this page. You can still see entry requirements and apply.
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
1 Years
Start Date
2027-09-13
Campus
Isle of Wight College
Application Details
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
A74-D55
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Year 1
Entry Requirements
A level
An A level in a computing related subject, or Level 3 vocational equivalent (diploma / extended diploma), or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.
T Level
Acceptable T Level Subjects: T Level in Digital: Digital Production, Design and Development, T Level in Digital Business Services, T Level in Digital Support and Services, T Level in Science, T Level in Engineering and Manufacturing Design and Development, T Level in Maintenance, Installation and Repair for Engineering and Manufacturing, T Level in Engineering, Manufacturing, Processing and Control, T Level in Accounting (If mathematical components are passed), T Level in Finance (If mathematical components are passed).
UCAS Tariff
16 points from an A level in a computing related subject, or Level 3 vocational equivalent (diploma/ extended diploma), or equivalent industry experience in a relevant field.
Scottish Higher
Acceptable when combined with other qualifications.
Access to HE Diploma
Pass the Access to HE Diploma (computing based).
GCSE/National 4/National 5
3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and mathematics.
Scottish Advanced Higher
An Advanced Higher in a computing related subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a computing discipline.
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme
A Higher Level in a computing related subject.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a computing discipline.
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)
Must be in a computing discipline.
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015)
Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 16 points from an A level in a computing related subject, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate.
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