What’s an HND Computing Edinburgh?

What’s an HND Computing Edinburgh?

An HND computing Edinburgh is a work-related course provided by higher and further education colleges. A full-time HND takes two years to complete, or three to four years part-time. Generally an HND is the equivalent to two years at university.

What are the benefits of an HND computing Edinburgh?

Unlike many degrees, these courses are vocationally focused and therefore can lead straight on to a career. Moreover, they’re a great stepping stone up to a higher qualification, as you can choose to ‘top up’ an HND or HNC with extra studies at a later date, in order to convert it to a full bachelor’s degree. This course allows you to develop technical and practical skills in a range of computing subjects including computer technology, database design, internet technology, programming, multimedia, interactive systems design and systems development.

• Building on a long-standing partnership, with academic expertise enhancing your technical and practical skills
• Gain a professional computing qualification
  The first two years of study will lead to the award of HND computing Edinburgh, after which you can apply to top-up to an undergraduate Computing degree at De Montfort University
• Flexible learning
  Gain a professional qualification without immediately committing to a full term of study. This course also provides the opportunity to access degree-level study upon successful completion
• Graduates with successful careers
  Computing HND graduates have gone on to work as computer and systems engineers, database managers and software developers, at companies such as the National Grid, Caterpillar, Bosch, Royal Bank of Scotland and Rolls Royce
• Develop sought-after technical and practical skills
  Including computer technology, database design, internet technology, programming, multimedia, interactive systems design and systems development
• Develop your practical skills in our specialist facilities
  You will learn in dedicated laboratories at HND computing Edinburgh, equipped with high-specification PCs and professional-standard software, and benefit from state-of-the-art display facilities in laboratories and lecture theatres.

Delivered at HND computing Edinburgh, the first two years of study lead to the award of HND after which you can top-up to an undergraduate degree in Computing. The modules on this HND have been very carefully designed to provide a fully integrated course of study. Key skills in English and mathematics, business skills including report writing, group work, planning projects and making presentations are fully contextualized within the academic subject content.

The course is especially suitable if you wish to gain a professional qualification without immediately committing to a full term of study, if you are a mature student returning to study, or if you have entry qualifications below those required to start the full degree.