Diploma in IT

This level is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK University Honours Degree and is recognised by the QCA as Level 5. By beginning the Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT level modules (or exemption) and focuses on the following subjects

Awarding Body::
BCS: British Computer Society

Entry requirement::
Certificate in IT, A Level or equivalent
Overseas Students : IELTS 5.0 or equivalent for all categories (Reading, Speaking,Listening,Writing)

NQF Level:
Level 5

Course structure:
• Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice (Core Module)

Any Three from the following:
• Computer Networks
• Database Systems
• IT Project Management
• Object Oriented Programming
• Principles of Internet Technologies (April only)
IT Service Management April only
• Software Engineering 1 (April only)
• Principles of User Interface Design

Assessment:
Each of the modules will be assessed by two hour written examination, set and marked by BCS.
In order to finish the Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project. Recommended minimum study time of 200 hours.

Duration:
1 Year

Progression Route:
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT
Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected degree courses with universities and means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership (MBCS) if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional

Fee: £5500

Intake: Jan/April/Aug/Oct

* 360GSP College cannot guarantee to offer all course mentioned on this website due to reasons beyond our control , (such as lower student numbers or none suitability of offering such programmes). We reserve the right to transfer you to an alternative course or to ask you to leave the College if no suitable alternatives exist or can be agreed.