Courses-HND-Computing

Computing

BTEC HND

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Course overview

Every day, information technology connects millions of individuals, assisting businesses and communities all around the world. The UK's IT business employs one million people, making it a booming industry to work in. The BTEC Higher National Diploma (HND) (Business Technology Engineering Council) is a specialised program with a strong work-related emphasis. The certification provides a strong background in the main concepts and practical skills necessary in the area, and it is nationally recognized by companies, enabling for straight entry into employment or advancement to a degree. This HND in Computing is perfect for people who want to pursue a career in business information technology, system development, or network engineering at the undergraduate level. This course will cover a wide range of computing disciplines, with a concentration on hardware, systems analysis, web technologies, programming databases, networking, and multimedia. You will become acquainted with a variety of computer systems and networking technologies, as well as be able to investigate and handle a variety of website and database design concepts. You will be able to express your creativity while designing and developing a variety of web applications, all while tying your projects and assignments to real-life working examples to broaden your knowledge. You will gain a more practical and vocational viewpoint as you build crucial expertise in e-commerce related systems and the business skills required for a successful career in the IT industry.
Why to study this course?
Full support by Atlantic London from start until graduation.
86% of students were satisfied overall with their course.
90% of students agreed staff were good at explaining things.
90% in work or doing further study 15 months after the course.
What our students say..."I chose to study with Atlantic because the staff members were really supportive and nice. The course also fitted around my job. With their help, I've finally learned to cope and understand my learning pattern, what I'm looking for in a course and what my future aspirations are."Lidia Pavlov Computing student

About institution

Icon College of Technology and Management is about more than just ticking boxes — it’s a modern and dynamic environment where hands-on learning meets real industry insight. The college prides itself on preparing students for practical challenges in fields like IT, business, tourism, education and health, with a close-knit community that makes learning feel like collaboration and with a focus on quality teaching and learning.

Modules

Year 1
Year 2

Assessments

You’ll be able to test your skills and knowledge informally before you do assessments that count towards your final mark. You can get feedback on all practice and formal assessments so you can improve in the future. This course's assessment method reflects the needs of the computing industry. You will be evaluated using the following criteria:
  • Examinations 
  • Essays 
  • Reports 
  • Projects, portfolios and case studies 
  • Practical demonstrations 
  • Oral assessments through presentations or discussion groups

Entry requirements

Fees & funding

Course fee per year: £8,500 The Tuition Fee of the course may vary depending on the institution you wish to study at, as well as your status in the UK. The course is available for UK/EU & International Students and eligible for Student Loans Company (SLC) funding to help cover the cost of your tuition fees and other expenses. If you are an UK/EU citizen or living in the UK on an Indefinite stay, apart from the tuition fees, you could also receive support from the government via Student Loans Company to cover some living costs while studying. The maintenance loan depends on each individual's circumstances.
Fees breakdown:
Tuition fee loans cover the full cost of your course and are paid directly to the course provider.
Student Finance has to be paid back, however, you only make Student Loan repayments once you've left your course AND are earning enough. Repayments vary with your salary, and stop altogether if your income drops too low.
Maintenance Loan pays for day-to-day living expenses like rent, bills, food and books. Unlike the fees loan, it's paid directly to your student bank account once a term and you can spend it on anything you like.
Students can also apply for other types of special support grants, such as childcare grants or Disabled Students' Allowance if eligible.
Moreover, almost all universities offer a selection of student bursaries. These are cash gifts you usually don't have to repay.
Please submit an enquiry to find out more or use our calculator to estimate how much Maintenance Loan you can get and how much you will have to repay per month once you finish your course.
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Study & Career progression

The computing skills you will gain on this course will prepare you for work in fields such as:

  • Business continuity analyst 
  • Software engineer 
  • Web developer 
  • Systems analyst 
  • Computer programmer 
  • Online course developer

Or you could continue your studies, heading to university for a Top-up to further your education. See our Top-up courses.

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