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About BDC
East London college known for engineering and technology programmes, with modern facilities and strong links to the automotive and logistics industries in the Thames Gateway.
Understanding the Qualifications
HNC (Level 4)
1-year qualification. Progression to Year 2 of a degree.
HND (Level 5)
2-year qualification. Progression to Year 3 of a degree.
Access to HE
1-year Level 3 for adults. Accepted by most UK universities.
BTEC / T-Level
2-year Level 3 vocational, equivalent to 3 A-Levels.
Available Programmes (5)
HNC (Level 4 Certificate)
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing
Computing 1 year
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Computing. Covers programming, networking, database design, and systems analysis.
GBP 10,500 – 13,000/yr
IELTS 5.5+
Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Engineering
Engineering 1 year
Pearson BTEC Level 4 HNC in Engineering (Mechanical, Electrical, or Civil pathway).
GBP 10,500 – 13,500/yr
IELTS 5.5+
Access to HE / Foundation Degree
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HNC and HND qualifications from this college are widely accepted by UK universities for direct entry into Year 2 or Year 3 of a bachelor's degree. Our counsellors can identify the best progression university for your subject and goals.
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