Computing for England HNC
Nottingham College
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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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City Hub

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Full Time

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Start date

SEP-25

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Higher National Certificate - HNC

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**Why choose this course****This Higher National Certificate (HNC) course - is designed to give you the opportunity to develop a wide range of highly relevant subject skills to open up a career in the exciting and ever-changing IT sector.****About this course**You’ll study a wide range of subjects, covering the diverse aspects of computing, including programming, analysis, design, computer architecture, networking, business communication, database design and professional practice.**Examples of ...Read more


Why choose this course


This Higher National Certificate (HNC) course - is designed to give you the opportunity to develop a wide range of highly relevant subject skills to open up a career in the exciting and ever-changing IT sector.


About this course

You’ll study a wide range of subjects, covering the diverse aspects of computing, including programming, analysis, design, computer architecture, networking, business communication, database design and professional practice.


Examples of units you may study include:

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• computer systems architecture
• database design and development
• object-oriented programming
• security
• professional practice
• networking and virtualisation
• managing a successful computing project
• website/web application design and development


New City Hub campus

Our Computing department is based at the college's new £58 million City Hub campus at 111 Canal Street, near Nottingham train station. The campus features state of the art teaching and learning facilities, science and computing laboratories, digital media broadcasting centre, with a restaurant, cafe and performing arts venue.


Assessment

Assessment is 100% coursework using a variety of assignments, case studies, practical tests and phase tests.


Bursaries

We want our courses to be accessible to students from any background, so we’ve put together a cash support package in the form of non-repayable bursaries to provide financial help where it’s really needed. Details for 2025-26 will be advertised once approved by the university regulator – the Office for Students (OfS). Please check our website - www.nottinghamcollege.ac.uk - for more information.


Your career and progression

The Higher National Certificate (HNC) qualification is widely recognised in its own right and provides students with the skills required for employment in a range of associated professions. After successfully completing the HNC course, you could also top-up your qualification to a Higher National Diploma (HND) using our flexible full-time or part-time top-up options.

Modules

Modules (Year 1)
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Entry requirements

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64 Grades / Points required

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Nottingham College welcomes applicants with T Levels for admission to our Level 4 and 5 programmes.

Tuition fees

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England

£8,250 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 England

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

£8,250 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.

£8,250 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.

£8,250 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.

£8,250 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 Channel Islands

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£8,250 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 EU

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Nottingham College
Nottingham College - City Hub 111 Canal Street Nottingham Nottinghamshire NG1 7HB United Kingdom
Nearest train station: Bulwell  0.6 miles away
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