Full Time Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT

BTEC

In Newtownabbey

Price on request

Description

  • Type

    BTEC

  • Location

    Newtownabbey (Northern Ireland)

  • Duration

    2 Years

Facilities

Location

Start date

Newtownabbey (County Antrim)
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400 Shore Road, BT37 9RS

Start date

On request

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

Price on request