Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (Network Engineering)
The Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing 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 two years of a bachelor’s degree, allowing students seamless transfers to a top-up degree with over 200 universities worldwide.
About this Course
Course Overview
This course focuses on building current skills in specialist technical software development and allow 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.
On successful completion of this course, students will be able to discuss several types of network security measures and associated protocols, and cryptographic types and configuration settings of network security environments. They will evaluate and implement a network using LAN design principles, produce an appropriate WAN solution and solve a range of network-related problems using appropriate troubleshooting techniques and methods.
Students are introduced to operating systems, the relationship between the subsystems embedded in a central processing unit and the core hardware and software components associated with computer operations, which will help them in configuring the hardware and systems needed to establish a computer network, together with testing the security of a network to identify and fix vulnerabilities.
What will you achieve?
The Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Network Engineering) equips students with practical and theoretical knowledge in programming, networking, security, database design, and system architecture. Students develop skills in web development, cloud computing, network security, and IoT. They gain expertise in research, project planning, and applying data science techniques to support business processes.
The program also enhances professional communication, critical thinking, and teamwork abilities. Through hands-on experience, students learn to design, implement, and maintain networked systems, secure IT infrastructure, and create efficient software solutions, preparing them for both university progression and a range of IT career opportunities.
Career opportunities
- Network Engineer
- IT Support Technician
- Systems Administrator
- IT Project Manager
- Network Architect.
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.
- Research project on current IT topics
- Transport layer design
- Cloud Computing and system architecture etc.
Units
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-Set)
- Computer Systems Architecture
- Transport Network Design
- Computing Research Project (Pearson Set)
- Cloud Computing
- Network Security
- Internet of Things
- Business Process Support
- 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 | 35,700 | 35,700 | 35,700 | per year including VAT |
| Total fees | 38,850 | 45,075 | 46,650 | per year including VAT |
Progression
- BSc (Hons) Computing
- BEng in Network Engineering Top-up
- Bachelor’s degree in computing, Network Engineering, or related fields.
- Specialized studies in areas like Cloud Computing, Cybersecurity, and Data Science etc.
Admission process for all programs:
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