HNC Computing Course @ Edinburgh – Full Time Course. SAAS funding available for those that qualify.

Please note that SAAS funding which covers the course fee is only available for resident in Scotland and that this ticket only registers your interest in the course. Please note you must stay in Scotland to join this course.

HNC Computing Course @ Edinburgh – Full Time Course:

25th August 2026

Awarding Body: SQA (Scottish Qualification Authority)

Course Title: HNC Computing

Group Award Code:GF3E 15

Modes of Study: Fulltime Learning (part-time available too)

Progression to:

On completion of this course, candidates will move on to the following:

2nd year in HND Computing: Software Development

2nd year in HND Computing: Computer Science

2nd year in HND Computing: Networking

2nd year HND Computing: Technical Support

Entry into the first year of related BSc Computing Degree programmes at most UK universities.

Course Introduction:

The HNC Computing (SQA) is a comprehensive foundation course designed for individuals looking to begin or advance their career in the IT sector. This qualification provides students with essential knowledge and practical skills across key areas of computing, preparing them for further study or employment in a rapidly evolving industry. The course covers a broad range of subjects, including software development, computer networking, technical support, databases, cloud computing, and web technologies. It equips students with the skills needed to progress onto HND Computer Science, HND Software Development, HND Technical Support, or HND Networking, allowing them to specialise in their chosen field. With a strong focus on industry-relevant skills, the HNC Computing ensures that students develop both technical expertise and problem-solving abilities, making them well-prepared for careers in IT or further academic progression. Students can further develop these skills by progressing from HNC to HND Computing.

Students will study a selection of appropriate units designed to develop student’s skills and competencies to enable further study in a Degree Programme.

Entry Requirements:

Minimum Entry Requirements is likely to include at least one of the following:

National Certificate in Digital media Computing at SCQF level 5 or level 6 or a combination of both OR

Any two relevant National Courses at Higher together with three Standard Grade/Intermediate passes OR

Any two relevant new National Courses at Higher, based on the Curriculum for Excellence, together with three passes at National 5 level in appropriate subjects OR

An SVQ at level 2 or 3 in information Technology or other relevant area OR

A programme of national Units to the course you want to study OR

Relevant National Progression Awards OR

National Units at appropriate levels combined with any of the above OR

IT Professional Training recognises that many students come to the institutes with a wide range of expertise, skills and knowledge that has never been officially assessed. This may have been gained through a variety of personal situations OR

If you do not have the relevant qualifications for the course you applied for, you will be required to provide details of your previous learning experiences that are of the same level as the entry qualifications for your selected course. Applicants with relevant experience but without formal qualifications may be accepted via interview OR

Other equivalent qualifications or computing experience will also be considered OR

Vendor qualifications (certificates) will also be accepted such as from Cisco, Microsoft, CompTIA, Oracle, CIW etc.

For further information, please visit the links below:

https://www.itpt.co.uk/event/hnc-computing-fulltime-course/

https://www.itpt.co.uk/courses/sqa-hnccomputing/

Learning Modes:

Part Time Distance learning is also available.

Funding information:

For Full Time Courses:

https://www.saas.gov.uk/full-time

Eligible students can apply for tuition fee assistance, bursaries, and student loans.

Self- funded:

This Course can be self-funded, for fee please contact us at info@itpt.co.uk

Ticket Description:

This ticket logs your interest to join this course. To study this course free, ITPT requires all interested students to complete relevant admission form.

Course Enrolment: You can complete a course consultation appointment at our office or we can send you the forms to complete via email.

Contact:

Email: info@itpt.co.uk

Phone: 0131 552 5558

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