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Higher National Diploma - HND
Tycoch campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a course option
Higher National Diploma - HND
Tycoch campus
Full Time
SEP-25
2 Years
Select a subject
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
Exam type
A levelA 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
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
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Students living in
England
£9,000 per year
Students from England
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£9,000 per year
Students from Scotland
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£9,000 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this fee has been confirmed.
£9,000 per year
Students from EU
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