Computing and Systems Development Higher National Diploma (HTQ)
Entry requirements
A Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing and Systems Development or equivalent qualification in a related subject
About this course
This one year (HTQ - subject to IfATE approval) programme will build on the learning you have undertaken while studying a Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing. It has been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE) and is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), which has been approved as meeting occupational standards. You will have the opportunity to focus on one of the following three specialised study areas: Software Engineering, Network Engineering or Data analytics
Modules
You will choose one of the following specialist study areas:
Software Engineering – including units such as data structures and algorithms, applied programming and design principles, discrete maths, applied cryptography, information security management and forensic.
Network Engineering – including units such as transport network design, cloud computing and network security.
Data analytics – including a computing research project, business process support, advanced programming for data analysis, machine learning, big data analytics and visualisations, systems analysis and e-commerce.
Assessment methods
You will be taught through lectures, practical sessions and independent learning. We foster a culture of independent learning and decision making that will develop your problem solving and analytical skills.
You will complete project-based assessments which will combine several units to give you an employment-based assessment. The teaching will reflect the project approach and will include aspects of teamworking.
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The Uni
Barnsley College Higher Education Church Street Campus
Computing and Technology
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