Level 3 BTEC National Foundation Diploma in Computer Science
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Duration: 35 Weeks
Start Date: September 2024
End Date: July 2025
Type: Full Time
Tutor: Ross Hanson
Course Fees:
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Computing is a Level 3 full time course for post-16 learners who want to continue their education through applied learning and who aim to progress to higher education and / or employment in the computing sector.
The Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Foundation Diploma in Computing is a 1-year foundation diploma which is equivalent in size to 1 ½ A-Levels.
The Extended Diploma in Computing can be undertaken after successful completion of the Foundation Diploma to give an overall equivalent of 3 A-Levels.
The content of this course has been developed in consultation with employers and professional bodies to ensure relevance to current industry practice in many of the computing disciplines. The qualification allows the students to develop a significant core knowledge in computer science, computer systems and security.
Students will learn;
- Principles of Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- IT Systems Security and Encryption
- Human-Computer Interaction
- Website Development
- Business Applications of social media
BTEC Level 3 Foundation Diploma in Computing
Extra Studies:Students on the course will learn through a variety of methods including practical experience and application of knowledge, lectures, projects, case studies, presentations designed to equip learners with the skills required to achieve in the computing sector.
A variety of assessment methods are utilised, and these include practical based assignments, case studies, controlled assessments and exams.
- 5 GCSEs at Grades 9-4 (A-C) including Maths and English,
- or
- An equivalent BTEC Level 2 at Merit or Distinction; Maths and English GCSE 9-4 (A-C) will also be required alongside the Level 2 BTEC.
- Please note that entry requirements and course offer can be subject to change at any time.
On successful completion of the foundation diploma learners will be able to continue on with their studies and take the 1-year Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing which will continue their development of skills around computer science (including programming, systems development and computer networks).
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