Course duration
Two year programme

Overview
This Higher National Diploma is designed to prepare you for a career in software development, computer services, or any other IT function - and to embark upon a BEng (Honours) degree programme certified by Coventry University, should you so wish.

Entry requirements for this course

• Two GCE Advanced (‘A’) Levels minimum grade ‘C’ in appropriate science or technology subject areas or;
• High School Certificate or equivalent with a minimum pass mark of 80% or;
• A BTEC National Certificate or Diploma in an Engineering Discipline
• You should be a minimum of 18 years old

Note: Candidates with grades below those stated above will be offered the BTEC National Diploma programme, subject to the relevant requirements.

What you will be studying

• Computer Platforms
• Mathematics for Software Development
• Principles of Software Design and Development
• Personal Skills Development
• Database Design Concepts
• E-business Development
• Visual Programming
• Systems Analysis
• Programming Concepts
• Data Analysis and Design
• Networking Concepts
• Software Testing
• OOP Programming
• Project Management
• Java Programming
• Software Development Project
• Data Structures and Algorithms
• Web Design
• Human Computer Interface

Completion of the total required number of units will entitle you to a BTEC HND. The above combination of units may, however, be subject to change.