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HND - Higher National Diploma
St Brycedale Campus
Full Time
SEP
2 years
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HND - Higher National Diploma
St Brycedale Campus
Full Time
SEP
2 years
HND - Higher National Diploma
St Brycedale Campus
Part Time
SEP
4 years
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COURSE INFORMATION
This course offers you the opportunity to develop your technical skills, including operating systems, hardware, team working, and project management skills. It is suitable for a range of learners wishing to train for a career in technical support and for those who are passionate about building computers and networks with a focus on supporting networked computer systems.
You will develop a comprehensive range of knowledge and practical skills in computer technical support and, in year 2, there is a strong emphasis on security of systems. In addition to SQA certification, there are opportunities to gain industry-recognised vendor certifications through Microsoft, CISCO, VMWARE, and CompTIA.
On successful completion of year 1, you will receive an HNC in Computing.
CAREER OPPORTUNITIES
Students living in
England
Students from England
Full-time fee: £6,000 per 15 credits (generally the equivalent of 1 year of study) for 2020/2021 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2021/2022 entry.
£1,285 per year
Students from Scotland
Fee mentioned above is for 2020/2021 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2021/2022 entry.
Students from Wales
Full-time fee: £6,000 per 15 credits (generally the equivalent of 1 year of study) for 2020/2021 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2021/2022 entry.
Students from Northern Ireland
Full-time fee: £6,000 per 15 credits (generally the equivalent of 1 year of study) for 2020/2021 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2021/2022 entry.
£1,285 per year
Students from EU
Fee mentioned above is for 2020/2021 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2021/2022 entry.
Students from International
Full-time fee: £6,000 per 15 credits (generally the equivalent of 1 year of study) for 2020/2021 entry. There may be a slight increase in 2021/2022 entry.
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