Applied Computing HND
Gower College Swansea
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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Location

Tycoch campus

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Duration

2 Years

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Higher National Diploma - HND

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Tycoch campus

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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 ...Read more

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.

Course Delivery

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

Progression Opportunities

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

Accreditation of Prior learning

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

Entry requirements

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A level

A level:

DD - EEE Grades / Points required

UCAS Tariff:

48 Grades / Points required

Access to HE Diploma:

Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

MP Grades / Points required

Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):

PPP Grades / Points required

T Level:

P Grades / Points required

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England

£9,000 per year

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Students from England

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This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Scotland

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Wales

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Please note: fees do vary so please make sure you contact the institution for up to date information.

Students from Northern Ireland

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This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.

£9,000 per year

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Gower College Swansea
Tycoch Road Swansea SA2 9EB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Swansea  1.2 miles away

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