Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
This course focuses on building current skills in specialist technical software development and allows students to develop up-to-date knowledge in programming and systems development. You will learn how to plan, design and implement a range of different software solutions using an array of computing and programming tools used in the market today.
About this Course
Course Overview
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (General) aims to enhance your career and employability in the areas of Computing by developing a critical awareness and industry-centric skills required to succeed in the field.
This diploma is equivalent to the first 2 years of a bachelor’s degree, allowing students seamless transfers to a top-up degree with over 200 universities worldwide.
What will you achieve?
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (General) have an exciting and informative study programme that stimulates and challenges students, who are introduced to refreshed content that is closely aligned with professional body, vendor, employer and higher education needs.
The Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (General) give the opportunity for centres to offer assessments that consider cognitive skills (what students know), along with effective and applied skills (how they behave and what they can do), to support a practical and dynamic approach to learning
Holders of the Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma will have developed a sound understanding of the principles in their field of study and will have learned to apply those principles more widely. They will have learned to evaluate the appropriateness of different approaches to solving problems. They will be able to perform effectively in their chosen field and will have the qualities necessary for employment in situations that require the exercise of personal responsibility and decision making.
Career opportunities
They also support learners who want to develop knowledge and skills needed for vocational apprenticeship roles and allow for progression to job opportunities at trainee/entry levels. Jobs available in these areas include:
- Software Developer
- Applications Developer
- Network Engineer
- Quality Analyst
- Systems Administrator
- Software Engineer
- Data Analyst etc.
Entry requirements
- 17+ years minimum
- BTEC Level 3 in IT
- GSCE – Grade A* – C
- Other related Level 3 qualifications
- CBSE, ISE, NIOS or All state boards of grade 12
- Relevant work experience (2 years minimum)
- Pass Subject Proficiency Test
- Pass English Proficiency Test
Course outline
Key Points
- Advanced Python coding
- Professional web development and hosting
- Project on current computing topics.
- Develop security policies to mitigate risks in an organisation etc.
Level 4 Units
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-Set)
- Software Development Lifecycles
- Website Design and Development
Level 5 Units
- Computing Research Project (Pearson-set)
- Business Process Support
- Systems Analysis and Design
- User Experience and Interface Design
- Architecture
- Internet of Things
- Prototyping
| Mandatory fees | VISA not required – AED | Out Country – AED | In Country – AED | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Registration fee | 525 | 525 | 525 | Non refundable |
| Pearson Reg fee | 2,625 | 2,625 | 2,625 | per year including VAT |
| VISA fee | 0 | 2,625 | 4,200 | per year including VAT |
| Medical Insurance fee | 0 | 2,100 | 2,100 | per year including VAT |
| Security Deposit | 0 | 1,500 | 1,500 | per year excluding VAT |
| Net Tuition fee | 36,750 | 36,750 | 36,750 | per year including VAT |
| Total fees | 39,900 | 46,125 | 47,700 | per year including VAT |
Progression
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.
- BSc (Hons) Computing Top up
- BSc (Hons) in Applied Computing
- BSc (Hons) in Business and Computing etc.
Admission process for all programs:
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