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HND - Higher National Diploma
Sighthill
Full Time
AUG
2 Years
Course overview
This two-year associate degree course with Heriot-Watt University, our take on Software Development HND, is designed to equip you with a comprehensive range of computing and software development skills highly valued by the software industry.
This is a hands-on and practical course that will enhance your employability skills. Edinburgh College has strong industry connections with Edinburgh-based digital companies. This course offers you an up-to-date award that reflects recent developments within the software development sector. Each specialist subject area you cover is tailored toward jobs available in the industry to get the best education to progress toward a successful career.
Upon completion, you will be well-prepared for further study and, depending on your course choice, qualified to progress to university in year two or three.
Edinburgh College has a partnership with Heriot-Watt University and Edinburgh Napier University. to give, you third-year entry to various courses.
How the course is assessed
You will be assessed on your practical skills
There will be some written assignments and multiple-choice tests
Progression and Articulation Routes
HND Software Development year two taught at Edinburgh College
Progress to the second or third year of various university degree courses after completing year two at College
BSc (Hons) Computing, year 3 entry at University of Highlands and Islands
Students living in
Domestic
£1,285 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.
£1,285 per year
Students from EU
This is the fee you pay if you live within the European Union. Please note, this is subject to change. Please confirm the most up to date fee with the individual institution.
£8,400 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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