Designed for
- Learners
- Professionals
Undergraduate Computing Pathways
HND in Software Engineering
Start Date
January 2021
Mode of Delivery
on campus / online
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
January 2021
Mode of Delivery
on campus / online
Duration
2 Years
Level 5 qualification, the HND (equal to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s Degree) with an embedded level 4 qualification, the HNC – Leads to the final year of a Bachelor’s Programme.
HND in Computing (Software Engineering) is created to help you develop specialized knowledge and skills needed for a career in the fields of Software Engineering. Not only does it provide further development in Software Engineering qualification, this two-year course is also an exemplary qualification for students looking for their first employment, or for people who are already in employment and searching for career development opportunities.
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Students can study a variety of subjects in this Software Engineering pathway including the Development of Information systems, Advanced Programming, Professional Practice, Computing Research Project, Robotics and Artificial Intelligence.
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The credits gained on an HND are equal to the first two years of an undergraduate programme, a lot of universities in the United Kingdom and internationally can offer you a seat on the third or final year of a degree course (rather than making you start at the beginning).
Study Option
Course Location
Course Level
Assessment
Accreditation/Awarding Body
Blended Learning (Live Lectures +Online Learning)
NUML Islamabad
Entry Level
There is no assessment for this course.
Pearson BTEC
12 Years of Education completed(A level pass / intermediate pass or equivalent)
Study Option
Blended Learning (Live Lectures + Online Learning)
Course Location
NUML Islamabad
Course Level
Entry Level
Assessment
There is no assessment for this course.
Accreditation/Awarding Body
Pearson BTEC
Entry Requirements
12 Years of Education completed(A level pass / intermediate pass or equivalent)
Course Elements
The list below provides a overview of the topics covered in this course.
Pearson BTEC
Classes will be held at NUML Islamabad Campus from 1st January 2021.
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The overall duration of the HND (Year1 + Year 2) is 2 years which leads on to the final year of an undergraduate programme.
Each individual unit carries 15 credits. You are required to complete 240 credits to complete your HND in Software Engineering.
HNC / YEAR 1:
- Programming
- Networking
- Professional Practice
- Database Design & Development
- Security
- Managing a Successful Project
- Software Development LifecyclesÂ
- Maths for Computing
HND / YEAR 2:
- Computer Research Project
- Computer Intelligence
- Discrete Maths
- Data Structures and Algorithms
- Advanced Programming
- Systems Analysis
- Risk Analysis and System Testing
Students will be assessed by practical tasks, work projects, assignments and written work during their time on the course.
For entry in an HND programme, the student must have at least one of the following in academics
- 12 Years of Education completed(A level pass / intermediate pass or equivalent)
All of the study materials and student handbooks will be supplied. A tutor will be allocated to you for academic support who you can contact on the phone and email. For administrative support, you will be given access to a Student Support Coordinator.Â
On Campus
Tutors
All leading professionals and academics from accross the globe including Pakistan and the UK.
Sumbal Manzoor
Ejaz Chowdary
Mandy Hayward
Benefits
Recognised by Foreign/Local Accreditation bodies
Top up your HND to an Honours Undergraduate Degree
Affordable and Flexible to
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