Computing Programme
WHY TO CHOOSE HIGHER NATIONAL QUALIFICATION IN COMPUTING?
The purpose of Higher National qualifications in Computing is to develop your professionalism, reflection skills and employability skills in the IT sector. The Higher Nationals include Level 4 and Level 5. These qualifications aim to widen access to International higher education and to enhance your career prospects, with a step-by-step approach to progress to a foreign degree.
Programme Details

Programme Details
Levels: 4 & 5
Total Credit Hours: 240CH
Duration: 2-3 years
Study Mode: Full Time (On-Campus)
Entry Requirement
To meet general entry criteria for Higher National Qualification learner must:
- Must have completed 12 years of education (HSC/A-levels)
- Grades in previous studies: minimum 50%
- Qualify (internal) proficiency test
Aim
The aim of International Qualification in Computing is to set a platform that offers work-focused courses to meet requirements of ever-growing IT Industry. To develop students as professional, self-reflecting individuals able to meet the demands of employers in a constantly changing world. The qualifications aim to widen access to international higher education and enhance the career prospects of those who undertake them.

Objectives
The objective of the Higher Nationals qualification in Computing are following:
- To equip students with computing skills, knowledge and the understanding necessary to achieve high performance in the global computing environment.
- To provide education and training for a range of careers in computing, including network engineering, software engineering, data analytics, security, intelligent systems, and applications development.
- To provide insight and understanding into international computing operations and the opportunities and challenges presented by a globalized market place.
- To equip students with knowledge and understanding of culturally diverse organizations, cross-cultural issues, diversity and values.
- To provide opportunities for students to enter or progress in employment in computing or progress to higher International education qualifications in computing or a related area.
- To provide opportunities for students to develop the skills, techniques and personal attributes essential for successful working lives.
- To provide opportunities for those students with a global outlook to aspire to international career pathways.
- To provide opportunities for students to achieve a Internationally recognized professional qualification.
- To provide opportunities for students to achieve vendor accredited certifications.
- To offer students the chance of career progression in their chosen field.
- To allow flexibility of study and to meet local or specialist needs.
- To offer a balance between employability skills and the knowledge essential for students with entrepreneurial, employment or academic aspirations.



Progression Opportunities:
On successful completion of this program, you can develop their careers in a variety of sectors through:
- Entering employment with International Qualifications
- Continuing existing employment
- Linking with the appropriate Professional Body
- Committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD)
- Progressing to international universities.