About this course
The IT industry has consistently driven change in business and in the everyday lives of individuals. This course provides an exciting opportunity to acquire the key skills that are sought after by employers. The course is divided into a number of core units that are designed to give you a broad overview of the subject area together with a number of professional tracks which will provide you with the opportunity to specialise in one or more subject areas. This programme is currently available to UK and EU applicants only.
Why study this course?
This full-time programme is run over one year with students attending daytime sessions. The HNC in Computing is designed to help learners gain vocational as well as academic skills. You will learn a wide range of practical, in-demand vocational skills in web development, programming and networking. You will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the IT sector whilst developing research, critical thinking and problem solving skills which are essential employability skills for work within this field. The qualification combines work-related practice with the academic skills that you will need to operate at a higher level to further your chosen career in IT or to progress onto a HND.
Who is this course aimed at?
This is a nationally recognised qualification offering career and professional development for those entering, or already established, in the IT field, as well as opening up progression opportunities for successful students to further their academic study degree level. The course is aimed at those who have completed a Level 3 course in Computing or IT or who have relevant industry experience and are looking to progress to a practical Higher Education qualification. This programme will appeal to those who wish to complete their studies in an inclusive setting which is accessible and can provide a highly supportive teaching and learning environment.
What can I do after the course?
The programme leads to a HND in Computing. On successful completion of the HND, you will have the opportunity to progress onto the BSc (Hons) Top-up Applied Computing at Selby College. Other students may progress to employment or set up their own enterprise. The course aims to equip students with the skills required for a variety of employment opportunities, for example, junior web development / software development role or positions at technician level (technical support position). Students may progress to studying for membership of professional bodies such as the British Computer Society and the Chartered Institute for IT.
We work closely with local employers to ensure that the skills attained during the course are relevant and transferable to work-based practice. Academic and practical skills developed through the course focus on workplace and transferable skills to equip students for progression into employment, developed alongside academic skills such as research, problem analysis and critical thinking to support progression to higher level study. You will develop the ability to work independently and on your own initiative. You will develop career-ready employment skills, which will include practical skills in developing static and dynamic websites and MVC applications using HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript and ASP.NET.
