Entry Requirements:

To access this course you are required to have:

• Minimum of five GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including maths, English and one technical subject such as science, IT, graphics, design & technology, etc OR
• Level 2 ICT-related qualification at Merit or Distinction

What will I learn?

During this course you will study the following modules

Year 1

• Information technology systems
• Creating systems to manage information
• Using social media in business
•  Programming
• Data modelling
• Mobile apps development
• Computer games development

Year 2

• Website development
• IT project management
• Cyber security and incident management
• IT technical support and management
• IT service delivery
• Business process modelling tools

What skills will I gain?

Throughout the course you will gain a range of skills including:

• Effective writing skills for websites, programming and reports
• Understanding and analysing data models presented in a variety of ways, including databases and spreadsheets
• Creative development – eg graphic design, games programming, website design
• Understanding of technical text and the language used in the digital world
• Learning independently
• Researching actively and methodically
• Presentation skills using different software
• Effective team work
• Preparation for assessment methods used in degrees.

What can I do next?

Successful completion of this course will enable you to progress to:

• HNC or HND higher education qualification
• Undergraduate degree, such as computer science, games development, computing or web page design
• Apprenticeship
• Employment in the IT industry