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IT and Modern Computing BTEC Diploma Level 2 (Sept '12)
IT and computing courses in Brighton
This course information relates to courses starting in September 2012.
Course code: B0728
Course category: Full-time
End Qualification: BTEC Diploma
Starting and ending month: September to June
Starting year: 2012
Course duration: 36 weeks
Time of day: All day
Formal assessment: Formal assessment required
Course location: City College Brighton and Hove, Pelham Street
Course aims:
This intensive one year course is for students who wish to become IT System Support Professionals. It has been designed closely with industry experts to ensure it delivers the latest skills.
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.
Emphasis is placed on hands on experience in the installation and configuration of software and hardware and developing programming skills.
This course also aims to provide students with the opportunity to develop the personal skills and attributes essential for successful performance in working life.
Course content:
The units you will study are:
- Communicating in the IT Industry
- Working in the IT Industry
- Computer Systems
- Customising Software
- Mathematics for IT
- Event driven Programming
- Computer Graphics
Facilities for students:
In addition to the college facilities provided for all students, students on this course will have access to specialist networking and computing facilities.
Assessment: You will be assessed using a variety of methods including report writing, practical exercises, presentations delivered to your group and short tests.
Assessment is continuous throughout your studies
Awarding Body: Edexcel
Entry Requirements:
Minimum of 5 GCSEs at Grades E or better or an equivalent level 1 qualification (eg BTEC or City & Guilds).
Interview for entry: Interview required
Progression and links:
After successfully completing this course, you may wish to progress your skills and knowledge by moving onto the BTEC Advanced qualification.
Alternatively, you can enter the IT industry at a junior level.
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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City College Brighton - Full-time course - IT and Modern Computing BTEC Diploma Level 2 (Sept '12)
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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