Pearson BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
START:
January, April & September
DURATION:
24 Months
Overview
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (Pearson auto renewed as – Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Dip (RQF) in Computing (General)) involves both internal and external assessments. Assessments in each module is structured to meet the specified learning outcomes.
The following are some of the main types of assessment:
- Phase tests.
- Laboratory exercises.
- Practical IT demonstrations.
- Independent research projects
- Real-time software simulations.
- Presentations with assessor questioning.
Upon completion of HND in Computing, you can top up to a Bachelors’ degree from over 200 universities worldwide in any of the computing majors mentioned below:
- BSc (Hons) in Computing
- BSc Data Science
- BSc (Hons) in Information Technology
- BSc (Hons) Business Computer Systems
- BEng (Hons) Software Engineering
- BSc (Hons) Cyber Security and Forensic Computing
Course Structure
Requires 240 credits, of which 120 credits are at Level 5 (7 units) and 120 credits are at Level 4 (8 units).
Total qualification time = 2, 400 hours.
Total guided learning hours = 960 hours.
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma in Computing (General) | Unit credit | Level | |
Level 4 Units | |||
Core Unit Mandatory | 1: Programming | 15 | 4 |
Core Unit Mandatory | 2: Networking | 15 | 4 |
Core Unit Mandatory | 3: Professional Practice | 15 | 4 |
Core Unit Mandatory | 4: Database Design & Development | 15 | 4 |
Core Unit Mandatory | 5: Security | 15 | 4 |
Core Unit Mandatory | 6: Planning a Computing Project (Pearson-set) | 15 | 4 |
Specialist Unit Mandatory | 7: Software Development Lifecycles | 15 | 4 |
Optional Unit | 13: Website Design & Development | 15 | 4 |
Level 5 Units | |||
Core Unit Mandatory | 16: Computing Research Project (Pearson-set) | 30 | 5 |
Core Unit Mandatory | 17: Business Process Support | 15 | 5 |
Optional Unit | 36 User Experience & Interface Design | 15 | 5 |
Optional Unit | 37: Architecture | 15 | 5 |
Optional Unit | 43: Games Development | 15 | 5 |
Optional Unit | 45: Internet of Things | 15 | 5 |
Optional Unit | 54: Prototyping | 15 | 5 |
For specific information about our entry requirements please contact our admissions department at admissions@ukcbc.ac.ae
Tuition Fees
Pearson BTEC Level 5 Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing
AED 72, 000
Additional Fees
Administration Fees | Amount (AED) |
One-time Application fee | 2000 |
Pearson Registration Fees | 3,000 |
Visa Fee | 4750 |
Medical Insurance | 1,500 |
Visa deposit (refundable) | 2,000 |