Applied Computing (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
Higher National Diploma in Applied Computing (Full-time), an undergraduate computing course focusing on software development and technical systems. Core topics include Programming, Computer Architecture, Data Analysis, and Statistics. The curriculum incorporates a mandatory foundation year before progressing to core technical study. The first year establishes fundamental technical foundations through compulsory modules such as Software Development, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Introduction to Web and Database Concepts, Network and Cybersecurity Essentials, and Learning in the Digital Era, alongside optional choices in Data Analysis & Visualisation and Mathematics. Year 2 advances into complex systems with compulsory modules including Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, Network Operating Systems and Services, Data Security and Compliance, and Software Engineering Principles and Testing. Optional modules allow specialisation in areas such as Advanced Networking, Cloud Computing Architecture, Databases Application Development, Indie Game Development, Network Programmability, Web and Mobile Technologies, Object Oriented Programming and Algorithms, Games Architecture and Mechanics, Statistical Programming, Geographical Information Systems, Computer Forensics, and Advanced Software Development.
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Entry requirements
80-96 UCAS Tariff Points
Do students stay on the course?
Based on about 475 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- Continued on course: 10%
- Gained a higher qualification: 32%
- Left higher education: 58%
What graduates do next
Based on about 14 graduates who answered, across similar courses at this university (a small group: a rough guide only)
- Working: 45%
- Working and studying: 10%
- Unemployed: 10%
Who gets in
Based on about 575 students who started, across similar courses at this university
- A levels: 5%
- Other HE qualification: 1%
- No formal qualifications: 95%
Modules
- Software Development
- Computer Architecture and Operating Systems
- Introduction to Web and Database Concepts
- Network and Cybersecurity Essentials
- Learning in the Digital Era
- Data Analysis & Visualisation
- Mathematics
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Network Operating Systems and Services
- Data Security and Compliance
- Software Engineering Principles and Testing
- Advanced Networking
- Cloud Computing Architecture
- Databases Application Development
- Indie Game Development
- Network Programmability
- Web and Mobile Technologies
- Object Oriented Programming and Algorithms
- Games Architecture and Mechanics
- Statistical Programming
- Geographical Information Systems
- Computer Forensics
- Advanced Software Development
Questions about this course
What do graduates of Applied Computing (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David do next?
55% were in work or further study 15 months after finishing (Graduate Outcomes 2023-24).
What grades do I need for Applied Computing (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
The average entrant had 71 UCAS points.
How many students continue on Applied Computing (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma) at University of Wales Trinity Saint David?
10% of students continued into their second year, and 58% left higher education.