Information Technology Courses
BTEC HIGHER NATIONALS IN COMPUTING & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
- EDEXCEL BTEC LEVEL 4 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTING & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
- EDEXCEL BTEC LEVEL 5 HIGHER NATIONAL DIPLOMA IN COMPUTING & SYSTEM DEVELOPMENT
Structure of the qualification
- Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC
The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNCs in Computing & System Development are qualifications with a minimum of 120 credits of which 50 are mandatory core.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 4 HNC programmes must contain a minimum of 65 credits at level 4.
- Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND
The Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HNDs in Computing & System Development are qualifications with a minimum of 240 credits of which 65 are mandatory core.
The Edexcel BTEC Level 5 HND programmes must contain a minimum of 125 credits at level 5.
Program Calender
- Duration 2 years
24 hours contact per week
2 semesters per year
1st Semester: 1 Aug – Jan15
2nd Semester: 1 Feb – June 30
Summer break: 1 July – July 31
Progression
Note: You do not need a postgraduate qualification to gain employment. A potential employer will be more impressed by your enthusiasm to gain professional status and by relevant industrial experience. However, a master’s degree or equivalent qualification is required for Chartered Engineer (CEng) status. Those with a B. Engineering, foundation degree or HND can apply for incorporated Engineer status (I.Eng.)
Some Universities for progression:- London South Bank University
- University of the Highlands & Islands
- University of Liver pool
- Newcastle University
- University of Glamorgan
- Loughborough University
- Leeds Metropolitan
- Queen’s University, Belfast
- The University of Northampton
GRADUATE AND POST GRADUATE COURSES IN INFORMATION TECHNOLOGY
- POSTGRADUATE DIPLOMA IN INFORMATION SYSTEMS: LEVEL 7
