This charge identified is applicable to learners aged 16-18 who qualify for funding. Learners aged 19+ will have to pay this charge and possibly tuition and exam fees. This will depend on the course and any prior qualifications. For further information, please refer to the fees page of our website https://hlnsc.ac.uk/fees/fees-guidance/
* Fees are chargeable each year and the fees quoted will be for the current year only, if the course is more than 1 year further fees will be due next year.
This course is designed to further develop the practical skills and theoretical understanding of computer systems, software, hardware, cybersecurity and games development. individuals will complete a range of units which are designed to give them a comprehensive understanding of the world of computing. Individuals develop industry-relevant skills in our fantastic purpose-built computing labs, under the guidance of our expert staff, all of whom have extensive industry experience in the computing and IT sectors.
This qualification is the equivalent of 3 A levels and is worth 168 UCAS Points.
Progression routes may include degree apprenticeship, HTQ in Computing or other university-level courses.
Employment options may include network engineer, games developer, forensic computer analyst or cyber security engineer.
Computer science – programming, software design and development
IT system security and encryption
Computer games development
Website design, digital graphics and animation
Assessments will be via external exams, controlled internal assessment and written assignments.
A minimum of five GSCEs at grade 4, including English and/or maths or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification at merit grade and good progress with English and maths, including attendance at the GCSE exams if applicable.