The HNC course

Higher National Certificate (HNC) Level 4

Entry requirements

Interview and normally a relevant Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma or A-Level (or equivalent), plus GCSE Maths at grade C. Full entry guide on page 12.

UCAS Code

I100

Duration

1 year full-time

Key features:

– Up-to-date course, aligned with the needs of the industry – Brand new computing lab with the latest hardware and servers – Course has its own server and network – Small group teaching – Well-regarded Higher National qualifications

– Central Brighton location

This Level 4 course will develop your understanding of a broad range of computing ideas and enable you to contribute to the future direction of the industry. You will be able to create innovative solutions to problems, or improvements to current situations.

Computers and computing technology have a wide-ranging influence on the world and this course will put you on a career path that means you could be at the front of the change and innovations in this industry. You will appreciate the current problems or issues that can be caused by our reliance on computers.

Isolated development network for all types of scenarios and servers.

HNC modules:

– Programming – Networking – Professional practice – Database design and development – Security – Managing a successful computing project – Computer systems architecture – Website design and development

Future careers:

– IT specialist – Network consultant – IT project or programme manager – IT business analyst, architect or systems designer – Programmer or software development professional