HNC in Computing
| Study Level | Level 4 |
| Duration | 2 Academic Years |
| Study Mode | Part-time |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
Higher National Level 4 Flex – Database Design & Development
Study LevelLevel 4 Course TypeHigher Education Duration12 Weeks Start DateJanuary 2025 (+ more) Study ModePart-time LocationDavid Hockney BuildingOverview
This course provides you with fundamental skills in designing, developing, and managing databases. Covering essential database concepts, SQL, and data modeling, the program equips you with hands-on experience in building and optimizing databases for various applications.
It aims to provide you with an understanding of the concepts and issues related to database design and development, along with practical skills to translate this understanding into the creation of complex databases.
Key Info
By completing this course, students will:
- Understand the principles of database management and design for both relational and non-relational databases.
- Design optimized database schemas, using normalization and ER diagrams for efficient data storage and retrieval.
- Develop and execute SQL queries for data manipulation and management.
- Implement advanced SQL techniques, including stored procedures, views, and indexing for performance.
- Design, implement, and present a comprehensive database project that demonstrates database development, querying, and optimization skills.
Qualification Gained: Generic award - no awarding body Non regulated provision, Level 4, ICT for Users
- Introduction to Database Concepts
- Database Design and Data Modeling
- Structured Query Language (SQL) Fundamentals
- Advanced SQL and Stored Procedures
- Database Optimization and Management
- Project: Database Design and Implementation
The assessment will range between written assignments, group work, and individual and group presentations.
Each module is worth 15 credits. If you successfully complete one, two or three modules, you will receive a Certificate of Unit Credit (CoUC) upon completion of the individual units. If you finish 8 units, you will awarded a HNC. You can progress onto other units, and then onto a HNC or HND.
Notice: Fees are currently under review and will be posted as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
HE Tuition: £1,000.00 per academic year
This is representative of the most common fees scenario, but actual fees can vary depending on a number of factors. Please contact us if you need more guidance.
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