HND (Higher National Diploma) in Computing

BTEC HND in Computing course is offered by Pearson – UK, a world leading education, training and examination body. Pearson qualifications are accepted by over 115 Universities around the world. This new Pearson Higher National Qualifications in Computing (RQF accredited) are designed to meet the expectations of students, employers, higher education providers, subject experts and colleges. This programme provides the right balance between knowledge and skills through continuous assessments, practical activities and assignments and is recognized by employers worldwide due to the quality assured in the programme of study. On successful completion of this programme, students can directly enter in to a degree at Level 6(final year).

Below Specialist Pathways Available

Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Network Engineering)

Pearson BTEC HND in Computing (Software Engineering)

Recognition (Upon completion)

Eligible for direct entry to the final year of BSc (Hons) degree in IT & Computing.

Course Type

Part Time

Course Commencement Dates

February/ October

Duration

2 Years

Course Modules

Semester I

01

Programming

02

Networking

03

Professional Practice

04

Managing a Successful Computing Project

Semester II

01

Security

02

Database Design & Development

03

Website Design & Development

04

Computer Systems Architecture
Semester III

01

Computing Research Project

02

Business Intelligence

03

Systems Analysis & Design

04

E-Commerce & Strategy
Semester IV

01

Computing Research Project

02

Database Management Systems

03

Data Structures & Algorithms

04

Emerging Technologies

Entry Requirements

  • GCE (A/L) Sri Lankan/London 2 passes with credit pass for English in GCE (O/L) OR
  • Recognized IT Diploma with credit pass for English in GCE (O/L) Sri Lanka/London

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Job Opportunities

Job opportunities are available in following different areas in Computing for the students who are successfully competing Pearson BTEC HND in Computing.

Software Developer, Website Designer/ Developer, Systems Designer, System Analyst, Business Analyst, Games Developer, System Tester, Data Analyst, Database Administrator, IT Support Technician, IT Project Manager, Network Engineer, Data Engineer.