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IT and Modern Computing BTEC Advanced Extended Diploma Level 3 (Sept '12)
IT and Computing courses in Brighton
Course code: B09052
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: BTEC Diploma
Starting and ending month: September to June
Course duration: 36 weeks
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course aims:
This course provides you with the high level knowledge and experience to begin a career in the Computing industry or to study at higher level at City College or University.
City College’s Computing department specialises in delivering applied Computing courses. We pride ourselves in keeping up to date and our courses provide a sound theoretical and applied perspective to modern computing and IT topics.
This varied and interesting course enables you to develop the range of skills and techniques, personal skills and attributes essential for a successful career working in IT.
You will cover a large range of areas including IT technical support, systems analysis and web customisation.
Course content:
The units you will study are:
- Communication and Employability Skills for IT
- Computer Systems
- Database Design
- Spreadsheet Modelling
- IT Technical Support
- Client Side Customisation of Web Pages
Facilities for students:
The application of computing and IT is realised through practical exercises in our well-equipped workshops.
Tutors:
Our highly-experienced tutors use a variety of methods including short lectures, practical work, research, group work and presentations.
Assessment: Each module is internally assessed by a variety of methods including report writing, practical assignments and short tests. You will be assessed against criteria which explain the level of performance you are required to achieve.
UCAS Tariff: Up to 360
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Entry Requirements:
A minimum of 5 GCSEs at grade C or better or an equivalent level 2 qualification (eg BTEC or City & Guilds).
You will also require the BTEC Subsidary diploma.
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Networking and System Support) is recognised by universities for direct entry to degree courses in Computing and IT related subjects
The award of the BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma (Networking and System Support) will show prospective employers that you have good communication skills, understand in detail how contemporary IT and computer systems are used and have the practical skills necessary for immediate employment.
Costs of your Course:
There are five parts to the cost of your course:
- Tuition Fees
- College registration
- Awarding Body registration
- Resource Fee
- Exam / Assessment Fees
Tuition fees
How much will the Tuition Fees cost?
Below are the fees for this course.
Free Study and Financial Support
All full time courses are free to EU residents who are under 19 years old on the 31st August 2012. The only fees you have to pay are for specialist resources and equipment and the cost of these varies from £25 to £300 depending upon the subject you are studying.
Depending on your circumstances, you may be eligible for financial help from the college's learner support funds. You should apply for financial support as soon as you receive your offer letter.
For more information on financial assitance, please follow the link below.
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Disclaimer:
Although the information given is believed to be correct at the time of publication, it does not form any part of a
contract between City College Brighton and Hove and the student. Courses may be subject to change.
Timetables are subject to change and you should check with your tutor prior to enrolment for the details of your timetable.
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