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BTEC Level 4 Computing Course in Tower Hamlets

Cost£2925 per year
Duration60 weeks
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modePart-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

BTEC Level 4 Computing Course in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at London City Institute of Technology, part-time during the day, over 60 weeks.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC computing qualification covers the core principles of computing at higher education level. You'll study topics including programming, networking, data management, cyber security, and systems architecture. The course suits anyone stepping into the tech industry or building on existing experience at a higher level.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing for England.

Who this course is for

This course is designed for students taking their first steps into employment, providing progression into the workplace either directly or through studying at Higher Education level. The course has been designed to meet employers’ needs. These Higher National qualifications are widely recognised by industry and higher education as the principal vocational qualification at Levels 4 and 5 with a high academic content. The Level 4 HNC programme offers students a broad introduction to the subject area via a mandatory core of learning, while allowing for the acquisition of some sector specific skills and knowledge through the specialist units in each pathway. The units in these pathways effectively build underpinning core knowledge while preparing you for more intense subject specialisation at higher levels. You will gain a wide range of sector knowledge tied to practical skills gained in research, self-study and directed study.

Entry requirements

GCSE qualifications at grade A*-C or 9-4 (to include, science, Maths and English) BTEC Level 3 Diploma with MP grade or a BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma with MPP grade in Computing a GCE Advanced Level profile that demonstrates strong performance in a relevant subject or adequate performance in more than one GCE subject other related Level 3 qualifications an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution relevant work experience an international equivalen

What you will learn

  • You'll develop programming skills using industry-relevant languages and tools.
  • You'll study networking principles, including how systems communicate and connect.
  • You'll explore cyber security concepts and how to protect digital systems.
  • You'll analyse and manage data, learning how organisations use information effectively.
  • You'll examine systems architecture and how hardware and software interact.
  • You'll apply project management techniques used in professional computing environments.
  • You'll build problem-solving skills through practical computing tasks and assignments.

How you will learn

Learning takes place in the classroom at London City Institute of Technology. Assessment is assignment-based, in line with the Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National specification. You'll complete written assignments, practical tasks, and project work across the units. There are no formal written exams for most units. Work is assessed and graded by tutors against set criteria.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. London City Institute of Technology will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Software developer, designs and builds applications for businesses and consumers.
  • Cyber security analyst, monitors and protects systems from digital threats.
  • Data analyst, interprets data to help organisations make better decisions.
  • Network technician, installs and maintains computer networks and infrastructure.
  • Penetration tester, tests systems for security vulnerabilities on behalf of clients.
  • IT support specialist, provides technical help to users and organisations.
  • Systems administrator, manages and maintains an organisation's IT infrastructure.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing (Level 5), the natural next step after this HNC, deepening your specialism and strengthening your route into graduate-level roles.
  • A full Computing degree (Level 6), many universities accept HNC graduates into the second year of a relevant degree programme.
  • Professional certifications such as CompTIA Security+, Cisco CCNA, or Microsoft Azure qualifications, which employers value alongside a computing degree or HNC.
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