HNC in Data Analytics
| Study Level | Level 4 |
| Duration | 1 Academic Year |
| Study Mode | Full-time |
| Start Date | September 2025 |
HND in Computing for England
Study LevelLevel 5 Course TypeHigher Education Duration2 Academic Years Start DateSeptember 2025 Study ModeFull-time LocationAdvanced Technology Centre UCAS CodeCD23Overview
This course will draw on key elements of computing in order to put you on to the right path to your ideal career. Learn about topics such as programming, security, website design and development and software development. As well as understanding essential information, you will develop hands-on and practical knowledge that will fast track you into further study and career opportunities in this area.
You will benefit from partnerships with key industry professionals including CISCO, AWS Academy and CompTIA as well as the opportunity to visit specialist events such as the IPExpo in Manchester, Tech Huddle and Leeds Digital Job Fair.
Key Info
This course will equip you with the computing skills, knowledge and understanding in order to achieve high performance in the global computing environment including network engineering, software engineering, data analytics, security, intelligent systems, applications development and testing. You will gain a deep insight and understanding of international computing operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a globalised market place, so that you are ready to enter or progress in employment in computing, or to progress to higher education qualifications such as an honours degree in computing or a related area.
You will get a thorough grounding in general Computing disciplines and be able to gain an approved vendor related qualification alongside your main studies.
You will study specialist topics such as:
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Planning a computing project
- Software Development Lifecycles
- Website Design & Development
48 UCAS tariff points with a minimum of three GCSEs at Grade C/4 or above and including Mathematics and English. Applicants who do not meet the criteria for Mathematics and English will be considered and will be invited for interview where they will sit a numeracy and literacy skills assessment.
The School of Computing welcomes applications from candidates who do not meet the above criteria. Where this is the case, applicants will be invited for interview at which they will be expected to provide a portfolio (either physical or digital) that:
- Demonstrates professional industry experience in a Computing discipline;
OR
- Provides examples of computer skills appropriate to Level 4/5 study. Examples could include:
- Network administration and automation
- Website development
- Database design
- Programming skills
- Network security
- Data security
Candidates will also be required to undertake literacy and numeracy skills assessment along with a Computing aptitude test.
For the HND, two core units ? one core, 15-credit, unit at Level 4 and one core, 30-credit unit at Level 5 ? will be assessed by a mandatory Pearson-set assignment targeted at particular skills.
All other units are assessed by centre-devised internal assignments.
Although this course does not directly offer work experience, there are opportunities for you to undertake a work placement or work experience during your time studying on this course.
Additionally, Employability skills such as team working and entrepreneurialism as well as practical hands-on skills have been built into the design of the learning aims and content. This gives you the opportunity to use relevant contexts, scenarios and materials to enable students to develop a portfolio of evidence demonstrating the breadth of their skills and knowledge in a way that equips them for employment.
Successful completion of this course can lead to job prospects as: IT Technician, Business and Data Analyst, Cyber Security Technologist, Developer and Programming.
Why not upgrade your knowledge and skills with our further study options? We offer fantastic Higher Education options in:
- BSc (Hons) Networking Infrastructure and Security
- BSc (Hons) Information System Management
- BEng (Hons) Software Engineering
Notice: Fees are currently under review and will be posted as soon as possible. We apologise for any inconvenience.
HE Tuition: £8,000.00 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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