Full Time Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT
BTEC
In Newtownabbey
Description
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Type
BTEC
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Location
Newtownabbey (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
2 Years
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
About this course
Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs grade C or above (maths desirable), or First Diploma or other relevant qualifications.
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Subjects
- Full Time
Course programme
Duration
2 years, Full-time
Awarding Body
Edexcel
Entry Requirements
Applicants should have at least 4 GCSEs grade C or above (maths and english desirable), or Level 2 BTEC Diploma with Merit Grades or other relevant qualifications.
In circumstances where there are more applications for the course than there are places available, the College reserves the right to ask for higher grades.
Course Content
Core Units including:
Communication and Employability Skills
Computer Systems
Information Systems
Systems Analysis and Design
Visual Basic Programming
Web Design
Games Development
Subject options may vary depending on campus.
If you are accepted onto this course without a Grade C or above in Maths and/or English you will be required to complete the relevant Essential Skills qualification. This will be a compulsory part of your timetable.
Course Aims
To provide students with a nationally recognised qualification in the fields of computing and ICT which meets the needs of employees and employers. To provide an education that forms the basis for progression to higher level studies.
Special Features
Selected specialist software used on the course is available free.
Essential Skills in communication and numeracy are an integral part of this course.
Assessment Methods
Assessment is by continuous assessment based on a range of assignments and projects across all modules.
Achievements/Qualifications
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT.
Various specialist routes through the course are available for example Software Development or Business.
Progression Routes
Successful completion of this course will enable students to gain access to a variety of higher level courses such as Honour Degrees, Foundation Degrees or HND/C’s in Information Technology, Computers Science, Software Engineering and Business Information Technology (BIT). Alternatively the qualification may enable students to gain entry to a variety of careers in industry.
Examples of Universities that past students have progressed to include: The University of Ulster (Coleraine, Jordanstown & Magee Campuses), Bradford University, Dundee University and University of Caledonia.
Full Time Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT