Computing (Software Engineering) (Full-time) (HND - Higher National Diploma)
University of Wales Trinity Saint David
About this course
Higher National Diploma in Computing (Software Engineering), a computing degree focusing on software development and systems engineering. Core topics include Programming and Computer Architecture. The course includes a compulsory foundation year prior to the main curriculum. The first year covers fundamental computing concepts through Software Development, Computer Architecture and Operating Systems, Introduction to Web and Database Concepts, and Network and Cybersecurity Essentials. The second year progresses to advanced practical study via Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation, Databases Application Development, Data Security and Compliance, Advanced Software Development, and Software Engineering Principles and Testing.
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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
- Mathematics
- Changemakers: Creativity and Value Creation
- Network Operating Systems and Services
- Databases Application Development
- Data Security and Compliance
- Advanced Software Development
- Software Engineering Principles and Testing
Questions about this course
What do graduates of Computing (Software Engineering) (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 Computing (Software Engineering) (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 Computing (Software Engineering) (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.