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Level 5 HND Computing Course in Selby

Cost£6,950.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start30 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England Course in Selby. Classes run at Selby College, full-time over around three days per week. This Pearson Edexcel Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England qualification covers web development, programming, networking, database design, and security. You'll build practical skills in HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, and ASP.NET alongside hardware and networking knowledge. The course also develops research, project management, and problem-solving skills valued across the IT sector. Entry requires an HNC in Computing, GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above, and a satisfactory interview. The course takes one year full-time.

Who this course is for

The HNC/HND Computing at Selby is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ).

This course is designed to help learners gain vocational as well as academic skills. You will learn a wide range of practical, in-demand vocational skills in web development, programming and networking. You will also gain a sound knowledge and understanding of the IT sector whilst developing research, critical thinking and problem solving skills which are essential employability skills for work within this field.

Our HNC/D Computing has been aligned to the occupational standard for been approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education (IfATE).

Academic and practical skills developed through the course focus on workplace and transferable skills to equip students for progression into employment, developed alongside academic skills such as research, problem analysis and critical thinking to support progression to higher level study. You will develop the ability to work independently and on your own initiative.

You will develop career-ready employment skills, which will include practical skills in developing static and dynamic websites and MVC applications using HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript and ASP.NET. You will also develop hardware and networking skills to allow you to create and plan secure network infrastructures as well as create and manage web servers to host web sites.

You will also learn a wide range of relevant transferable skills including project management, team working skills, presentation and report writing.

Entry requirements

HNC in Computing

AND

A satisfactory interview.

AND

GCSE Maths at Grade 4 or above.

Applications will be considered on an individual basis and applicants with extenuating circumstances may be accepted with a lower tariff at the discretion of the Heart of Yorkshire Education Group.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop static and dynamic websites using HTML5, CSS3, PHP, JavaScript, and ASP.NET.
  • You'll build hardware and networking skills to plan and create secure network infrastructures.
  • You'll learn to create and manage web servers to host websites.
  • You'll study database design and development, including how to structure and query data.
  • You'll apply software development lifecycle principles to real programming projects.
  • You'll practise project management, team working, presentation, and report writing.
  • You'll develop research, problem analysis, and critical thinking skills relevant to the IT sector.

How you will learn

You'll study in the classroom across around three days per week, with a similar amount of self-study expected outside those sessions. Assessment is through coursework, assignments, and practical projects rather than traditional exams. Units cover core computing topics and are assessed as you progress through the course. You'll also work independently and on your own initiative as part of the learning approach.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Selby College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Junior web developer: building websites and web applications for businesses
  • Software developer: writing and testing code across a range of platforms
  • Network technician: setting up and maintaining IT network infrastructure
  • IT support analyst: diagnosing and resolving technical issues for users
  • Database administrator: managing and maintaining organisational data systems
  • Systems analyst: reviewing and improving how organisations use technology
  • Junior cybersecurity analyst: monitoring systems and supporting security operations

What you could study next

  • Level 6 Bachelor's Degree in Computing or Software Engineering: the natural next step if you want a full honours degree. Many universities recognise the HND for direct entry into Year 3.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions: combines employment with a degree-level qualification, earning while you study.
  • Professional certifications (CompTIA, Cisco, Microsoft): vendor qualifications that strengthen your profile for specific technical roles in networking or cloud computing.
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