Level Three Diploma/Extended Diploma in Computing

East Riding College

Flemingate Centre, Armstrong Way, Beverley, HU17 0GH

National Extended Certificate (BTEC)

Level 3

Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

East Riding College (Bridlington Campus)

2 Year(s)

Full time

Daytime/working hours

Available start dates

Wednesday, 01 September 2021

East Riding College (Beverley Campus)

Daytime/working hours

Course Summary

The course is designed for students who wish to have a career in IT or progress to a Foundation Degree in Computing or, if combined with A levels, on to a university degree. Learners will study for three mandatory units and nine other units. The course is equivalent to two A-Levels.

Course Details

Mandatory units:

Principles of computer science
Fundamental of computer science
IT systems security
Building computer systems
Systems analysis and design
Software development

Optional units (these are subject to available tutors):

Computer games development
Website development
Mobile apps development
Human computer interaction
Managing and supporting systems
Object oriented programming
Relational database development
Web application development
Programmable devices and controllers
Computer forensics

How will it be delivered and assessed?

This course is assessed through 2 or 4 externally set exams, practical activities and written coursework. Assessment methods used include exams, assignments, observations, presentations, displays and written reports.

Entry requirements

Four GCSEs grade A*-C/ 4- 9 to include Maths and English
Or level two diploma (merit)
Or first diploma (merit)
Or NVQ level two
Or equivalent

Your next steps...

BTEC diplomas are valued by employers, universities and colleges. Students go into careers in many IT-related disciplines. If you want to go straight into a job, you could work in systems analysis and design, software engineering, computing and website development. If you decide to go into higher education, you could do a Foundation Degree in Computing or degrees in subjects such as computing, e-business, games programming or software engineering.

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