Computing for England Higher National Diploma - HND

Course Information
Launch your career in the fast-paced world of computing with this Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing for England. Equivalent to the first two years of a university degree, this Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ) combines practical skills with academic knowledge, preparing you for employment, a top-up degree, or higher-level apprenticeships.

You’ll develop expertise in programming, networking, database design, security, and professional practice, alongside specialist units in areas such as software development, machine learning, and user experience design. The course is designed in collaboration with industry employers and approved against occupational standards, ensuring your skills meet the demands of the IT sector.

Studying the HNC in Year One and the HND in Year Two provides a flexible and cost-effective route to a full bachelor’s degree, allowing you to gain a recognised qualification at the end of each year while staying local.

**Modules
Year One**
• Programming



• Networking



• Professional Practice



• Database Design & Development



• Security



• Planning a Computing Project (Pearson set)



• Software Development Lifecycles (Specialist Mandatory)



• Website Design & Development



Year Two
• Computing Research Project (Pearson set)



• Business Process Support



• Application Development



• Machine Learning



• Network Security



• User Experience & Interface Design



• Database Management Systems



Key Features
• Approved Higher Technical Qualification aligned with industry standards.



• Work on live assignment briefs to build real-world experience.



• Small group sizes for personalised support.



• Access to our state-of-the-art STEM building and facilities.



• Be part of the Institute of Technology (IoT) initiative, addressing regional skills needs.



• Progression opportunities to top-up degrees at partner universities, including Chichester College.



• Celebrate your achievement at a graduation ceremony in Chichester Cathedral.