Computing HNC

What is special about this course?

This HNC Computing* will provide you with useful foundations for a successful career in computing and technology.

It is a broad-based course which will introduce you to, and develop your knowledge of, aspects of software development, technical support, networking and web development.

*subject to approval

Special features

• You will gain the knowledge and skills necessary to follow a career in technical support, software development and as an IT technician
• Successful completion of the HNC Computing may allow progression to the second year of the HND Computer Science
• You can study full-time or part-time to suit your personal and professional circumstances

Accommodation

We offer modern student accommodation at a number of our locations.

Entry requirements

• 1 Scottish Higher at grade C or above and 3 National 5 passes in appropriate subjects, such as: Computing Science; Mathematics; English; Engineering; Physics; Chemistry; Music; Business Management; or Design and Manufacture OR
• 1 A level at grade D or above and 3 GCSEs at grade 4 (or C) in appropriate subjects, such as: Computing Science; Mathematics; English; Engineering; Physics; Music; Business Management; Design and Technology; or Environmental Science OR 
• Any one of the following: NC Digital Media Computing at SCQF level 5 or 6 or a combination of both; NQ Multimedia Computing at SCQF level 5 or 6 or a combination of both; NQ Computer Technologies at SCQF level 5 or 6 or a combination of both; Intermediate 2 Pass in Business, Administration and Computing Studies; SVQ Information Technology at SCQF level 2 or 3 OR
• a Relevant National Progression Award, such as: Computer Games Design; Cyber Security; Digital Media Production; Mobile Technology; or Software Development; or National Units at SCQF level 5 or 6 combined with any of the above
• Foundation Apprenticeship ICT: Software Development or Foundation Apprenticeship ICT: Hardware/System Support
• You may be required to attend an interview
• Applicants without the standard entry requirements as listed above are encouraged to apply and will be considered on an individual basis

Access routes

• NC Multimedia Computing
• PDA in Database Programming
• CISCO Certified Networking Associate
• Other courses equivalent to SCQF level 5 or 6 may also be accepted

Year 1 - HNC

Mandatory units may include:

• Computer systems and network fundamentals
• Developing client and server sided websites
• Developing mobile applications
• Professionalism and ethics in computing
• Programming languages and programming paradigms
• Team working in computing
• Troubleshooting computing problems

Optional units may include:

• Cloud computing
• Database design
• Ethical hacking and digital forensics
• Operating systems
• Relational databases and SQL
• Software development testing
• Software development: applications development
• Systems development: introduction
• Web development and publishing web sites

Option units available may vary depending on study location, for more information contact your chosen campus.

Fees

For students normally domiciled in Scotland, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes

• EU nationals with settled or pre-settled status in the UK,
• EEA/Swiss nationals with settled status in the UK
• EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Rest of UK students

For students normally domiciled in the rest of the UK (England, Wales and N. Ireland, including Channel Islands and the Isle of Man) and with a term time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

Fees are payable in advance each academic year unless otherwise agreed.

There are a number of funding options available to UK students to help you pay for your studies and your cost of living while studying.

International students

For students who do not normally reside in the UK, including EU/EEA and Swiss nationals without settled or pre-settled status in the UK, with a term-time address in Scotland, the following fees apply:

This includes EEA/Swiss nationals with pre-settled status who are not self-employed or migrant workers in the UK.

Part-time study is not open to international student requiring Student Route visa sponsorship to study in the UK.

Funding

UHI has a number of scholarships, bursaries, awards, and discretionary fund opportunities available to new and current students. Please use the A-Z of funds or use the filter to see which ones may be relevant to you. All students are welcome to apply.

Further information on funding your studies is also available, please see the attached link or contact the relevant UHI partner.