Applied Computing HND

Full-Time

Level 5

HND

Tycoch

Two years

Overview

Awarding body: University of Wales Trinity Saint David

This is a full time course for students who want experience a wide range of Computing and IT Skills that are widely used in Industry.

Students should have a keen interest in Computing/IT and want to keep up with emerging technologies and understand where they are important to a company’s business model. Successful students can progress from the programme direct into the final year of BSc Computing related degree at UWTSD.

The course covers modules that identifies the skill shortage within IT/Computing, that include: academic and employability skills for HE students, computer architecture and networks, software development, information engineering, data analysis and visualisation, internet technologies and security, routing and switching concepts, application development, database management systems, web technologies, project management and research methods and - for those students who are interested in setting up and running their own business - there is an enterprise / innovation module.

The programme is delivered through lectures, case studies, practical demonstrations and tutorials.

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Key information

UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A Level - DD/EEE
Access to HE Diploma - Pass
BTEC Level 3 Diploma – PPP
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma - MP.

Please note that subjects at A Level, Pearson BTEC (National Diploma/Extended Diploma) or Access to HE should/may include ICT, Computing or similar. However, other relevant qualifications would be considered subject to interview and relevant academic experience.

Mature students who have relevant experience and do not have the formal entry requirements will also be considered and will be subject to interview.

Students are expected to have GCSE Mathematics and English at grade C or higher.

Modules

First year – Level 4

Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
Data Analysis and Visualisation
Introduction to Web and Database Concepts
Academic and Employability Skills
Network and Cyber Security Essentials
Software Development.

Second year - Level 5

Advanced Networking
Enterprise and Innovation Group Project
Databases and Application Development
Data Security and Compliance
Network Operating Systems and Services
Web and Mobile Technologies.

Assessment

Assessment is done through exams, practical tests and assignments which apply to relevant case studies.

On completion, students can progress to the final year of the BSc(Hons) course in Computing with University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD).

Course costs

£9,000* a year. The College is offering a £1,000 bursary towards this for full-time courses.

For information on financial support - including tuition fee loans - please visit www.studentfinancewales.co.uk.

Additional fees

Travel to and from College, or placement
Photocopying, stationery and equipment costs (e.g. USB sticks)
Printing and binding
Gowns for graduation ceremonies.

Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL)

The University of Wales Trinity Saint David welcomes applications on the basis of prior learning, further details can be found at Academic Office | UWTSD.

*Please note that the tuition fees stated are subject to increase for future years of study. Please see the UWTSD website for further information.