Note: The range of units available and the content of any individual module may change.
YEAR 1 Titles of Modules:
Programming
Networking
Professional Practice
Database design and development
Security
SDLC
Web site design and development
Planning a computer project
YEAR 2 Titles of Modules:
Computer research project
Business Process support
Network security
Transport network design
Prototyping
DBMS
Big Data Analytics and Visualisation
Typically, one of the L3 qualifications below would meet our academic entry requirements:
A Level 3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Computing
2 A Level’s at grade A* to D (one of which should be computing/IT related)
other related level 3 qualification
Along with 3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above including English Language and Maths
Mature students without formal academic qualifications but with relevant industry/subject experience will be considered on an individual basis.
If your first language is not English, we accept IELTS (Academic) at grade 6 overall with a minimum score of 5.5 in each component (Reading, Writing, Listening and Speaking)
We may invite you to attend a course interview
We require evidence of international qualifications at point of application. Unfortunately, we are currently unable to consider applicants that require a Student Visa to study in the UK.
The Level 4 Higher National Certificate provides a solid foundation in computing, which students can build on if they decide to continue their studies. The Level 5 Higher National Diploma allows students to specialise by committing to specific career paths and progression routes to degree-level study. Once students have achieved the Level 5 Higher National Diploma, they can develop their career in the respective sector by:
studying our BSc Computer Science top-up
entering employment
continuing existing employment
linking with the appropriate professional body
committing to continuing professional development
If you have a question about this or any other University Centre course, email headmissions@newcollege.ac.uk
