Computing (Software Engineering), BTEC Higher National Diploma

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The Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Engineer) is an industry recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), designed to meet the needs of employers. Start a HTQ and upskill alongside work, leading to a career in digital as a Software Developer.

This Bristol-based course is mapped to Software Developer Occupational Standards and can be studied part time (1 day per week over 4 years) or full time (2 days per week over 2 years).

Course length:

Full-time: 2 years (2 days a week)
Part-time: 4 Years (1 day per week)

Start date:

September 2022

Location:

Bristol

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Campus: Bristol

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Progress directly into employment on completion or "top-up" your qualification to a full honours degree by studying an additional year through UCW to lead you to higher level employment. Programme aims: The aims of the Pearson BTEC Higher Nationals in Computing are:

to equip you with computing skills, knowledge and understanding in order to achieve high performance in the global computing environment
to provide education and training for a range of careers in computing, including network engineering, software engineering, data analytics, security, intelligent systems, applications development and testing
to provide insight and understanding of international computing operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a globalised marketplace
to give you knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organisations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values
to give you opportunities 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
to provide opportunities you with a global outlook to aspire to international career pathways by achieving an internationally recognised professional qualification
to provide opportunities for you to achieve vendor accredited certifications
to allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs
to offer a balance of employability skills and the knowledge that is essential for you with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations.

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All of the modules on this course are compulsory and worth either 15 or 30 credits.

Successful completion of all of the units in the first year is worth a total of 120 credits at Level 4 and equivalent to a Higher National Certificate.
Successful completion of all of the units in the second year is also worth a total of 120 credits and will lead to the award of a Level 5 Higher National Diploma.

Year 1

Unit 1: Programming (15 Credits)
Unit 2: Networking (15 Credits)
Unit 3: Professional Practice (15 Credits)
Unit 4: Database Design & Development (15 Credits)
Unit 5: Security (15 Credits)
Unit 6: Planning a Computing Project (15 Credits)
Unit 7: Software Development Lifecycles (15 Credits)
Unit 13: Website Design & Development (15 Credits)

Year 2:

Unit 16: Computing Research Project (30 Credits)
Unit 17: Business Process Support (15 Credits)
Unit 18: Discrete Maths (15 Credits)
Unit 19: Data Structures & Algorithms (15 Credits)
Unit 20: Applied Programming and Design Principles (15 Credits)
Unit 47: Emerging Technologies (15 Credits)
Unit 45: Internet of Things (15 Credits)

This course is taught via a combination of lectures, seminars, skills practice, presentations, case studies and group workshops. UCW’s Higher Education Library Plus (HE.LP) team also deliver a series of sessions on degree-levelresearch and academic writing to all first-year students. When not in scheduled lecturers and seminars, students are expected to continue learning through independent self-study. This involves reading relevant literature, working on individual and group projects, and undertaking research in preparation for coursework and exams. This course has an average of 12 hours of scheduled teaching per week. Assessment is via a combination of written exams, practical projects and coursework, including externally assessed assessments set by Pearson for Unit 6: Planning a Computing Project and Unit 16: Computing Research Project.

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Meet the team

Sean is the primary software lecturer at UCW. He graduated from Bath University with a First Class Honours Degree in Applied Computing. After graduating he went on to work as a Software Developer Specialising in the C# and ASP.Net applications. He has also worked with a number of companies requiring Penetration Testing, Mobile Application Development and Desktop Application Development using a variety of languages and working with large teams of Developers. After four years working in the sector, Sean opted for a career change, and brings his industry experience into the class room to prepare students for the world of work.

Sean Shearing - Programme Coordinator - Degree Apprenticeships Computing

Jason graduated from the University of Bath with a degree in Applied Computing and then went on to form his own business, Logical View Solutions, where he delivered marketing and web development projects for a number of prestigious clients. After a successful spell in industry, Jason turned to education and has been lecturing at UCW for almost a decade. Jason is also responsible for our World Skills success in Website Development, teaching and coaching learners through the competition process at a national level.

Jason Hill - Curriculum Coordinator - Computing

Ben earned a First Class Honours degree in Applied Computing ay UCW before taking up his teaching role and also has a background in student mentoring. He used his IT skills to help students at the Music Makers Academy record songs and set up concerts, and is particularly interested in computer animation, website development and software development.

Ben Hobbs - Lecturer - Computing

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Computing (Software Engineering), BTEC Higher National Diploma

GET THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT EMPLOYERS NEED. START A HIGHER TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND UPSKILL ALONGSIDE WORK The Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Engineer) is an industry recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), designed to meet the needs of employers. Start a HTQ and upskill alongside work, leading to a career in digital as a Software Developer. This Bristol-based course is mapped to Software Developer Occupational Standards and can be studied part time (1 day per week over 4 years) or full time (2 days per week over 2 years).

GET THE SKILLS AND QUALIFICATIONS THAT EMPLOYERS NEED.
START A HIGHER TECHNICAL QUALIFICATION AND UPSKILL ALONGSIDE WORK

The Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Engineer) is an industry recognised Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), designed to meet the needs of employers. Start a HTQ and upskill alongside work, leading to a career in digital as a Software Developer.

This Bristol-based course is mapped to Software Developer Occupational Standards and can be studied part time (1 day per week over 4 years) or full time (2 days per week over 2 years).

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