Computing HND

Why choose this course?

This is a broad-based computing qualification that enables you to specialise in the second year. The course is taught at Kingston College and, depending on your academic achievement, you may transfer to a relevant BSc(Hons) computing degree at Kingston University once you have completed the HND.

This course is accredited by the British Computer Society. You do not need any previous experience or computing qualifications for entry.

What will you study?

The course covers the basic theories and applications of computing. The first year provides a good understanding of computer hardware and software systems, along with the everyday skills needed for working on computer-based projects. In the second year you can choose to continue on a 'general' pathway or focus on specialist topics in either computing, business information systems or software engineering.

Please note that this is an indicative list of modules and is not intended as a definitive list. Those listed here may also be a mixture of core and optional modules.

Year 1

• Introduction to Programming
• Systems Analysis
• Software Constructs and Tools
• Multimedia and Internet Development
• Computer Platforms
• Visual Programming
• Data Analysis and Database Design
• Human-Computer Interface

Year 2

• Quality Management Principles
• Networking (Cisco semester 1)
• Project
• Object-Orientated Design
• Object-Oriented Programming
• Website Management
• Advanced Programming
• Data Server Technology