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Higher National Diploma - HND
Portsmouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a course option
Higher National Diploma - HND
Portsmouth Campus
Full Time
SEP-26
2 Years
Select a an exam type
If you're seaching for a way into computing – whether that's creating smartphone apps, connecting businesses, or helping communities talk to each other – you'll find this Higher National Diploma (HND) Computing course a smart answer.
You'll learn the computing methods that lie behind the systems millions of people rely on daily, including programming, networking, business intelligence and IT security. You'll also use your learning to solve practical issues in placement and community project opportunities. When you graduate, you'll be prepared for work in the computing industry, or for top-up study to convert your HND into a Bachelor's degree.
Exam type
A levelA level:
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Scottish Higher:
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Scottish Advanced Higher:
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UCAS Tariff:
24 Grades / Points required
Access to HE Diploma:
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GCSE/National 4/National 5:
3 GCSEs at grade C or above to include English and Mathematics/3 GCSEs at grade 4 or above to include English and Mathematics. Grades / Points required
International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme:
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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016):
PPP Grades / Points required
T Level:
M Grades / Points required
Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (first teaching September 2015):
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Welsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024):
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Students living in
Domestic
£6,355 per year
Students from Domestic
This is the fee you pay if you live within Domestic. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£6,355 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.
£19,200 per year
Students from International
This is the fee you pay if you are an International student. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
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