We look at each application individually, considering your grades, interview and any relevant experience. We typically expect students to have achieved 64 UCAS points or MPP in a Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma, alongside grade 4 in GCSE English and Maths. Mature students who don’t meet these standard entry requirements may be able to show us their potential through relevant experience. Applicants whose first language is not English and who do not have GCSE English will be asked to take an IELTS assessment or equivalent and will need to achieve an overall score of 6.0, with 6.0 in the writing element and at least 5.5 in all other sub elements.
Entry requirements
Why choose this course?
Crawley College offers you a versatile and flexible way to achieve Higher Education qualifications in the Computing. Equivalent to the first two years of a university course, the Higher National Diploma (HND) in Computing for England will develop knowledge and skills for a career in computing. The course offers you a vocational progression route to higher level study offering an exciting variety of units that focus on all areas of the computing industry. The course is designed f to build your programming and data analysis as well as your academic skills required for progression to a full degree programme. Studying the HNC in year 1 and HND in year 2 provides a more open and flexible route towards a full bachelor’;s degree, where you can secure a higher level qualification at the end of each year as you progress, save money in the process and remain local.
Our HND Computing for England course is a Higher Technical Qualification (HTQ), developed in collaboration with industry employers and aligned with current industry standards. This course is approved by the Institute for Apprenticeships and Technical Education’;s Occupational Standards, ensuring you receive a qualification that meets the demands of the IT sector.
Further information
Ideal for learners seeking higher-level digital qualifications with strong industry relevance. It suits those wanting to develop depth across multiple computing disciplines and progress toward roles in development, systems, analysis, security or broader digital transformation environments.
- Database and system design.
- Machine learning and modern computing.
Learners may progress to Level 6 university top-ups, digital apprenticeships or employment in software development, network engineering, cybersecurity, data analysis or application development. The HTQ status enhances employer recognition and industry progression potential.
Assessment is through written assignments, research projects, reports, experiments and presentations across 15 specialist units. The programme emphasises continuous feedback, portfolio development and applied practical learning to strengthen technical confidence and independent working skills.
Learner will need access to home PC/Laptop