Fast track your IT career at Harrow College. This one-year Higher National Certificate (HNC) course will develop your knowledge and skills essential for a successful career in the IT sector.
Why HNC in Computing at Harrow College?
• A university level course, without the university fee!
• Be career ready! Your IT knowledge will give you a fantastic career head start…or
• On completion, progress to 2nd year at university (or our own HND in Computing course)
Highlights of the course:
• Meet professionals and get up-to-date on information related to ERP & SaaS Innovation.
• Understanding the latest cyber security and strategic information systems.
• Learn software development approaches.
• Awareness of the importance of the professional practices and continued professional development (CPD).
Course content:
• Programming
• Networking
• Professional Practice
• Database Design & Development
• Security
• Managing a Successful Computing Project (Pearson-Set)
Plus two optional units:
• Strategic Information Systems
• Website Design & Development
Progression routes:
- Ready for work? You'll have comprehensive IT knowledge to pursue employment in the IT sector.
- Keen for further study? You can pursue entry into the 2nd year of a university degree programme, or progress onto a HND in Computing course here at Harrow College
- Specialise? Harrow College are an official partner of the IOT etc...
Entry requirements:
English and maths GCSEs grade 9-4 (A*- C) or equivalent and a UCAS Tariff of 48 points from a related full Level 3 qualification such as A-Level, BTEC or Access to Higher Education. International students require an IELTS score of 5.5. Mature students with relevant work experience and/or professional qualifications are also welcome to apply.
Next steps:
We're recruiting new students now with the course starting in mid/late October 2019. The purpose of the HNC in Computing is to develop students as professional individuals able to meet the demands of employers in the computing sector and adapt to a constantly changing world. Are you ready to apply?
Click here for more course information and to apply online
Click here for our opening times so you can visit us