Level 5 BTEC in Computing in Tower Hamlets

Cost£5850 per year
Duration60 weeks
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

About this course

Level 5 BTEC in Computing in Tower Hamlets. Classes run at London City Institute of Technology, full-time during the day. The course costs £5,850 per year.

This Level 5 BTEC in computing qualification covers software development, networking, data management, cyber security, and systems analysis. You'll study over 60 weeks. The course is designed to meet employer needs and is recognised by universities for progression to degree-level study.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma 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 5 HND 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

5 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 other related Level 3 qualifications an Access to Higher Education Diploma from an approved further education institution relevant work experience, or an international equivalent to the above qualifications.

English language req

What you will learn

  • You'll develop software using industry-standard programming languages.
  • You'll analyse and manage data systems and databases.
  • You'll apply cyber security principles to protect networks and systems.
  • You'll design and configure computer networks.
  • You'll work on systems analysis and IT project management.
  • You'll study professional practice and workplace skills in computing.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at London City Institute of Technology. Assessment includes assignments, projects, and practical tasks. Work is assessed against Pearson Edexcel standards throughout the course. There are no formal written exams for most units. You'll build a portfolio of work that demonstrates your skills to employers and universities.

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, builds applications and digital products for employers.
  • Software engineer, designs and tests software systems at a technical level.
  • Data analyst, works with data to support business decisions.
  • Cyber security analyst, protects organisations from online threats.
  • Network technician, installs and maintains computer networks.
  • IT support specialist, resolves technical issues across an organisation.

What you could study next

  • Bachelor's degree in Computing or Software Engineering, for those wanting full degree-level study after the HND.
  • Level 6 Top-Up Degree, a one-year route to a full honours degree for HND graduates.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Digital and Technology Solutions, combining work and study at degree level.

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