This BTEC course is equivalent to three A Levels and is highly valued by universities and colleges, as well as by employers. Many students go on to university to do computer science, software engineering, robotics, information technology, computer games design, multimedia computing and computing for business. Or you can go into a job straight away within the IT industry as you will have achieved a nationally recognised Level 3 vocational qualification in a variety of areas, such as systems support, analysis and design, software testing, network administration, education and training.

During your first year, you will explore units such as computer systems, information systems, digital graphics and computer animation. In your second year you can specialise in units such as principles of software design, development, object oriented and event driven programming and programming computer games.

The course is continuously assessed by a range of methods which include practical demonstrations, presentations, program writing and program testing, website construction, blogs and reports. All units are graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction.

Normally, you will be expected to have a minimum of five GCSE’s at grades A-C, including English or other equivalent qualifications.

You do not need to have previously studied computing before commencing the course.

Throughout the course you will use industry standard hardware and software on the College network to gain the IT skills you need, as well as practical training. We organise a huge range of activities for you to apply what you learn to real work situations.