Pearson BTEC HNC in Computing

Contact Hours per week

7 hours contact time to include practical classes, lectures, workshops or tutorials.

Personal Study

A further average of 7 hours studying and preparing assessments in your own time per week, including use of online materials.

This is a 2-Year Programme.  Course fees are payable on each year of study.

General Entry Requirements:

• GCSE English Language Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Literacy
• GCSE Mathematics Grade C or above OR Pass in Level 2 Essential Skills Numeracy

UCAS: 

• A minimum of 48 UCAS points including:
• An A level profile which demonstrates strong performance, OR
• A National Level 3 qualification in Computing OR

Access Diploma:

• Access Diploma in Foundation Studies with an overall average of 60%

English Language Requirements for International students:

• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) level B2
• IELTS 6.0 (minimum of 5.5 in all skills)
• PTE 51 Or an approved equivalent test in English

Equivalent qualifications include:

• Grade C (or above) in GCSE English
• Successfully completion of a Level 3 Vocational Programme with assessments completed in English Language
• Essential Skills in Literacy (Level 2)
• ESOL Level 2 

Tier 4 Students:

• SERC will only accept a Secure English Language Test (SELT) for issuing a Certificate of Acceptance for Studies (CAS)

Admissions

• Successful completion of the Admissions Process

APEL

• Provide evidence of ability to undertake the programme by meeting the requirements for the accreditation of prior experiential learning.  Further details on APEL can be found in the Admissions Section