HND Computing

Please note that the units listed below may be subject to change.

Computing Research Project (30 Credits)

Students will choose their own project based on a theme provided by the awarding body, Pearson. The project enables students to engage in problem-solving and research activities which are part of the function of a manager. They will develop skills such as communication literacy, critical thinking, analysis, synthesis, reasoning and interpretation which are crucial for gaining employment and developing academic competence.

Business Intelligence (15 Credits)

Data and information is core to any organisation and business process. The necessity of having meaningful information is the key driver for effective decision making and problem-solving. Learners will examine and use tools and methods associated with data mining, data integration, data quality and data warehousing in conjunction with other information management systems and applications.

Network Security (15 Credits)

It is estimated that Network Security (NS) breaches occur every second worldwide from small home networks to massive corporate networks. The cost to businesses is in billions, if not trillions. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to discuss with confidence several types of Network Security measures as well as associated protocols, cryptographic types and configuration settings of Network Security environments. Finally, students will be able to test the security of a given network to identify and fix vulnerabilities.

Forensics (15 Credits)

This unit introduces students to digital forensics involving the use of specialised techniques to investigate the recovery, authentication and analysis of data on electronic data storage devices as well as Network Security breaches and cyberattacks using different tools and techniques. On successful completion of this unit students will be able to carry out digital forensics in accordance with industry and legal guidelines and procedures using different tools as well as understand low-level file structures of several Operating Systems and undertake digital Forensic Investigation of devices.

Artificial Intelligence (15 Credits)

This unit is designed to introduce the philosophy behind artificial intelligence, the most efficient techniques of AI and various intelligent systems that help us to overcome various challenges. This unit guides the student to investigate the emerging AI technologies which could solve various real-world challenges and problems. Students will also build their own top-down and bottom-up artificial intelligence systems.

Games Development (15 Credits)

In the field of computing, games development is a multidisciplinary art form that creates worlds that blend player psychology, problem-solving and artificial intelligence with knowledge about dedicated hardware and software platforms. This unit enables students to work in a simulated games development studio with access to a small team of colleagues developing synthesised design documentation before creating their own functional game.

Virtual and Augmented Reality Development (15 Credits)