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Computing (Virtual Reality & Industrial Simulation) HND
Computing (Virtual Reality & Industrial Simulation) HND

Computing (Virtual Reality & Industrial Simulation) HND

  • ID:UNIC440127
  • Level:2-Year Undergraduate Diploma
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Admission Requirements

Entry requirement

  • A typical offer would be BCC at A-Level or DMM at BTEC
  • achieved GCSE Mathematics (or equivalent) at grade C/4 or above

English requirement

  • IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) with a minimum of 5.5 in all bands

Course Information

Our Computing (Virtual Reality & Industrial Simulation) HND will teach you the power of graphics and graphical displays, their design for 2D formats and their development for use within a variety of platforms. The computing industry is growing and evolving and it’s integral to people’s daily lives and businesses. During this course you will investigate the wide reaching influences that computers and computing technology have on the world, making your own contributions and finding your place in this industry.

This programme covers the fundamental principles that are key to computing technology and meeting future needs, so that you can apply your knowledge of computer networks technology to the wider computing industry.

Our specialist course will give you a good understanding of 2D graphics theory and techniques, graphics programming and mobile computing, as well as an appreciation of the relevance of multimedia technologies to modern industry and commerce. You will have opportunities to reinforce your theoretical knowledge through practical work in our computer facilities.

Once you complete the HND you may be able to study for an additional year to achieve the BSc (Hons) qualification.

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Pre Courses

You may be required to complete an English Language course or Foundation program before being able to enrol on to an undergraduate or postgraduate degree program.

  • Pre-sessional English Program (PEP)
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Career Opportunity

Career Opportunity

  • Augmented reality software engineer
  • Visualization/graphics software engineer
  • Visual effects/VR software engineer
  • 3D scientific visualization software engineer
  • Computer graphics designer
  • Computer graphics programmer
  • Animation game programmer
  • User interface programmer/developer 

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