Computing & Information Technology
“I came onto the HND in Computing to get a wellrounded knowledge of the subject area. I already had some experience in networking through Cisco courses and have worked in IT recruitment. I am enjoying the course as it covers the fundamentals of computing and IT to a high level and it gives a good foundation in general computing. I have also done a networking unit which has kept my skills up to scratch.
The course has given me support to build my confidence and the teachers have given me direction. I can get help from them outside of the class – they really go the extra mile.
As part of the course I went to Brunel University for a work placement in their network department and I was able to use the practical skills I have learnt. In my previous job I spoke to loads of IT professionals but now I know so much more and I can make more sense of the industry, so I could go back into it with a lot more knowledge.
I want to specialise in network engineering so I am applying for BEng courses at university and I can go straight onto the third year of a degree. I wouldn’t have got this far if I hadn’t done the HND. I hope to go to Middlesex University as they are heavily resourced for networking and have good links with the College plus they take into account previous experience.
I would recommend the College to others – there are lots of opportunities you can get from doing the HND.“
Want to work with British Airways, one of the world's most prestigious and award winning airlines, and study at Uxbridge College? Click here to find out more about the British Airways and Uxbridge College Information Technology (IT) Apprenticeship Programme.
Information technology and computing skills are needed for every aspect of modern life, and advances in gaming technology have opened up whole new areas of study.
We offer a range of courses that focus on learning basic skills through to building on knowledge and experience at a higher level.
We offer courses in networking, systems support, and software development, including game development and computer graphics. There is a lot of choice depending on the route you want to take. Students study in great facilities with all the technology required to ensure that the skills learnt are in-line with the needs of employers.
If you would like to develop your skills in game development please click here to find out more about our Game Development courses.
What’s it like in Computing?
- Our new games development courses link with Escape studios and use their industrystandard training materials – Maya Core and Visual Effects
- Great links with major employers including Sony
- We are the only FE institution to teach the AAA award winning Crytek 3 games engine
- The College is a certified Microsoft Academy
- Students can gain Cisco Vendor qualifications on our Diploma course.
