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Higher National Certificate - HNC
Cheltenham
Full Time
15-SEP-25
1 year
Select a course option
Higher National Certificate - HNC
Cheltenham
Full time
15-SEP-25
1 Years
Select a subject
The HNC in Computing offers the option of a range of general and specialist study units to suit each student’s choice of programme and future progression plans of which there are three pathways to choose from:
- Cyber securityDesigned to provide you with a range of skills, knowledge and experiences to prepare you for a career in this evolving industry. As security and privacy issues are becoming increasing threats, you'll be on the front-line ready to deal with a wide range of risks and challenges. It will provide an opportunity to gain knowledge of security, the associated risks and how it has an impact on business continuity.by examining security measures involving access authorisation and regulation of use. It will introduce how to detect threats and vulnerabilities in physical and IT security, and how to manage risks relating to organisational security.It provides a programme of study that covers the understanding and practical skills required in the digital forensics, cybersecurity and cyber defence sectors
- Software engineerDesigned to provide you with understanding software development projects from the very beginning, the software development lifecycle, and understanding the required functionality and features of the system or software. You will have the opportunity to understand user and client requirements, plan what needs to be developed and how such as choosing frameworks, tools and languages. This will allow for the development that follows key scientific and engineering principles, as well as the established processes for development. The world of programming and software engineering is vast and includes many occupational pathways to pursue
- Network engineeringDesigned to provide you with wider background knowledge of computer networking essentials, how they operate, protocols, standards, security considerations. It will provide an opportunity to explore a range of networking technologies to deliver a fundamental knowledge of Local Area Networking (LAN), Wide Area Networking (WAN) and their evolution to form large-scale networks. the protocol methodologies related to IP data networks. and the prototypes associated with a range of networking technologies Computer networks are the driving force behind the evolution of computer systems and allow users to access data, hardware, and services regardless of their location. Gloucestershire College offers you an expert tutorial system, providing support to develop your professional and personal educational abilities. Also, the necessary qualities and attitudes required to attend to and adapt with the demands of this growing and emerging technology market.
What will I study?- Programming- Networking- Professional practice- Database design and development- Security- Planning a computing project- Software development lifecyclesAnd 2 optional depending on chosen pathway which may include:- Network management- Network Security- Forensics- Internet of Things- Cloud Computing- Emerging Technologies- Application development(This list is not exhaustive)
Exam type
A levelA level:
DD Grades / Points required
UCAS Tariff:
48 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
P:45 Grades / Points required
Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Gloucestershire College will recognise other/combinations of equivalent Level 3 qualifications to meet the UCAS Tariff point requirement.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Not currently available, please contact university for up to date information.
Students living in
England
£7,400 per year
Students from England
This is the fee you pay if you live within England. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,400 per year
Students from Scotland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Scotland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,400 per year
Students from Wales
This is the fee you pay if you live within Wales. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£7,400 per year
Students from Northern Ireland
This is the fee you pay if you live within Northern Ireland. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.