The new RQF (Regulated Qualifications Framework) BTEC Higher National qualification in Computing is designed to address an increasing need for high quality professional and technical education pathways at Level 4 and 5, thereby providing students with a clear line of sight to employment or to progression to a degree at Level 6. The impact of computers on every aspect of our lives has expanded dramatically over recent years, particularly with the growth of the internet, UK is a proven world-class innovator in this field. Computers are now used virtually within every business, industry and organization. The telecommunications and IT sector presents a stimulating and challenging working environment, with its array of existing and constantly evolving technologies.
Pearson’s BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing offers the opportunity to specialize within the scope of the specialist units available. They are designed to provide a springboard to the second year of a related university honors degree programme, or for those already working in the sector – to progression within the workplace.
Course structure
HND is offered as a full time course of 2 Years duration comprising of Four Semesters. Regular classes are offered four days per week having 3 hours lecturing each day. Students may opt for Morning / Evening Session **.
MANDATORY (12 CORE UNITS)
- All 12 Units must be taken.
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Managing a Successful Com. Project (Pearson-set)
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Website Design & Development
- Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Business Intelligence Systems Analysis & Design
- Database Management System
SPECIALIZATION
Students may choose any one of the following seven specialization areas. Specialist pathways will be included within brackets in the qualification title:
- HND in Computing
- HND in Computing (Network Engineering)
- HND in Computing (Software Engineering)
- HND in Computing (Data Analytics)
- HND in Computing (Security)
- HND in Computing (Intelligent Systems)
- HND in Computing (Applications Development)
General
- E-Commerce & Strategy
- Advanced Programming
- Internet of Things
Network Engineering
- Transport Network Design
- Cloud Computing
- Network Security
Software Engineering
- Discrete Maths
- Data Structures & Algorithms
- Advanced Programming
Data Analytics
- Discrete Maths
- Data Mining
- Applied Analytical Models
Security
- Cryptography
- Forensics
- Information Security Management
Intelligent Systems
- Machine Learning
- Artificial Intelligence
- Data Structures & Algorithms
Application Development
- Prototyping
- Application Program Interfaces
- Application Development
Assessment Methodology
A variety of assessment methods, including presentations, problem solving tasks, case studies, assignments, time constrained assessments & work-based projects are used to assess learners. All students are expected to participate in practical activities.
