Awarding body:
The Edexcel Foundation
What's the Computing (Part time) course about?
This course provides individuals with a broad understanding of organisation structure, the business environment, and systems, analysis and design of database development, together with the underpinning theory of computer architecture and networks. It enables them to function effectively in the business world in the provision of IT systems for the support of the information requirements of organisations.
The course develops appropriate knowledge and skills in business and IT through an integrative teaching and learning strategy. The principles and techniques of management are also studied throughout the course and offer an opportunity to combine a business and technical education in an applied vocational context. Particular emphasis is placed on the application of hardware and software packages and products to the solution of business problems.
It is most suited to individuals who wish to relate their technical knowledge to a broad range of business issues from a general management perspective. With a focus on the commercial application of technology, it supports a wide range of career opportunities through the development of appropriate skills.
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The Manchester College's average tuition fees are lower than many universities
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Subjects studied include:
- Business skills for e-Commerce
- Computer systems
- Database design concepts
- System analysis and design
- Website design
- Programming in Java
- Human computer interaction
- Project design, implementation and evaluation
- Management of projects
- Data analysis and design
- Web applications development
- Programming in .NET
- Local area networking technologies
- Information system in organisations
- Employability and professional development
A variety of assessment methods are used, including coursework assignments, presentations, in-class assessments and group and individual projects. This course also requires students to undertake work-based experience.
What will I be able to do after I've completed this course?
This course provides an ideal pathway for anyone who wants to pursue a career in management within public or commercial organisations.
On successful completion of this course students may apply to university and top up the HND to a full honours degree.
What qualifications or experience do I need to do this course?
Applicants are required to have a BTEC Level 3 National Diploma/Extended Diploma with Merit, Pass, Pass or a BTEC Level 3 National Certificate/Extended Certificate with Merit, Merit in an IT or business-related subject area, or an equivalent level 3 qualification with appropriate content. Minimum UCAS tariff points required: 160.
Mature applicants (aged 21 or over) who are able to demonstrate relevant skills or knowledge gained in employment or vocational activity may also apply.
Hours per week
15
As the definition of full time and part time can vary from course to course, please check with the tutor as to the exact number of hours study each week this course will entail.
How much will the course cost me?
For information on HE course fees, please contact our Course Enquiry Team on FREECALL 0800 068 8585.
How do I apply?
Applications for full-time study should be made through the Universities and Colleges Admissions Service (UCAS). All full-time applications from students in the UK and from overseas should be made using the online application system on the UCAS website www.ucas.ac.uk.
Please note, the course information on this website is provided as a reference guide only and is subject to change. It is therefore important that you check all course details, including location, timetable, fee, etc, at enrolment as the college operates a no refund policy.
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