What are the Benefits of an HND computing Edinburgh?

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Whats an HND Computing Edinburgh?
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• An HND computing Edinburgh is a work-related
  course provided by higher and further education
  colleges.
• A full-time HND takes two years to complete, or
  three to four years part-time.
• Generally an HND is the equivalent to two years
  at university.

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What are the benefits of an HND computing
Edinburgh?

• Unlike many degrees, these courses are
  vocationally focused and therefore can lead
  straight on to a career.
• Moreover, theyre a great stepping stone up to a
  higher qualification, as you can choose to top
  up an HND or HNC with extra studies at a later
  date, in order to convert it to a full bachelors
  degree.

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• This course allows you to develop technical and
  practical skills in a range of computing subjects
  including computer technology, database design,
  internet technology, programming, multimedia,
  interactive systems design and systems
  development.
• Building on a long-standing partnership, with
  academic expertise enhancing your technical and
  practical skills

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• Gain a professional computing qualification
• The first two years of study will lead to the
  award of HND computing Edinburgh, after which you
  can apply to top-up to an undergraduate Computing
  degree at De Montfort University
• Flexible learning
• Gain a professional qualification without
  immediately committing to a full term of study.
  This course also provides the opportunity to
  access degree-level study upon successful
  completion

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• Graduates with successful careers
• Computing HND graduates have gone on to work as
  computer and systems engineers, database managers
  and software developers, at companies such as the
  National Grid, Caterpillar, Bosch, Royal Bank of
  Scotland and Rolls Royce
• Develop sought-after technical and practical
  skills
• Including computer technology, database design,
  internet technology, programming, multimedia,
  interactive systems design and systems development

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• Develop your practical skills in our specialist
  facilities
• You will learn in dedicated laboratories at HND
  computing Edinburgh, equipped with
  high-specification PCs and professional-standard
  software, and benefit from state-of-the-art
  display facilities in laboratories and lecture
  theatres.
• Delivered at HND computing Edinburgh, the first
  two years of study lead to the award of HND after
  which you can top-up to an undergraduate degree
  in Computing.

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• The modules on this HND have been very carefully
  designed to provide a fully integrated course of
  study.
• Key skills in English and mathematics, business
  skills including report writing, group work,
  planning projects and making presentations are
  fully contextualized within the academic subject
  content.
• The course is especially suitable if you wish to
  gain a professional qualification without
  immediately committing to a full term of study,
  if you are a mature student returning to study,
  or if you have entry qualifications below those
  required to start the full degree.

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