Computing for England
Entry requirements
To apply for this programme, applicants will be required to hold a Higher National Certificate in Computing or equivalent level 4 qualification in a relevant area.
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About this course
The one-year Higher National Diploma Top-Up in Computing for England is a brand new higher technical qualification that will provide students with high-quality training, skills and knowledge to succeed in their careers. The course is designed for students who wish to pursue or advance their career in intelligent systems and builds on students’ previous study at level 4. The qualification can enhance the career prospects of those who undertake it and, on completion, students may wish to progress to the one-year BSc (Hons) Computing (Top-Up) to complete their degree.
The course covers the Intelligent Systems pathway and equips students with a solid understanding of the skills and knowledge to be successful in the computing industry.
Strong links to business and the computing sector will facilitate industry-related briefs and real scenarios that provide an opportunity for students to acquire professional work ethics, time planning skills and working within a team.
Modules
Modules studied:
• Computing Research Project
• Business Process Support
• Machine Learning
• Forensics
• Internet of Things
• Emerging Technologies
• Prototyping
Assessment methods
The programme is assessed through submission of written reports and practical solutions such as programming, database development and web applications.
Formative assessment is primarily developmental in nature and is designed to give feedback to students on their performance and progress, with support.
Summative assessment is given where students are provided with the assignment grades contributing towards the overall unit grade.
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