Level 5 Extended Diploma in Information Technology
About the Qualification
Unlock the future of technology with our online courses in Information Technology. Our program grants you an internationally recognized Level 5 Extended Diploma, positioning you equivalently through a degree’s first and second years. This unique opportunity fast-tracks your path to completing a final year degree in computing and IT-related fields at a UK university. Designed for forward-thinking individuals, our courses blend cutting-edge knowledge with practical insights. Delve into our dynamic modules to accelerate your journey towards an IT career. Explore now and leap towards an accelerated degree in the ever-evolving tech landscape.
Duration
12 months (online)
Entry Requirements
- Minimum 17 years old.
- English Requirement: IELTS 6.0 or IGCSE English Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills English.
- Academic Requirement (one of the following):
- Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology (60 credits) or
- Access to HE Diploma in Computing (60 credits) or
- 2 A Levels, or
- Other level 3 qualification (60 credits)
Mandatory Units
Core Units
- Information Technology and IT Ethics (20 credits)
- Mathematics and Statistics for IT (20 credits)
- PC Maintenance and Operating Systems (20 credits)
- Computer Graphics Editing and Database Concepts (20 credits)
- Technopreneurship (20 credits)
- Network Security (20 credits)
- C#.NET Programming (20 credits)
- System Administration (20 credits)
Elective Units
- Logical IT Networking (20 credits)
- Physical IT Networking (20 credits)
- Web Design (20 credits)
- Web Programming (20 credits)
- Graphical User Interface (GUI) (20 credits)
- Programming Concepts and Java for Android Programming (20 credits)
- Network Routing and Switching (20 credits)
- Network Design and Administration (20 credits)
- Content Management Systems (20 credits)
- Web Design (20 credits)
- Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce (20 credits)
- Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce (20 credits)
Degree Progression
Level 6 Degree Top-up:
- University of Bolton – BEng. (Hons) in Software Engineering
- University of Derby – BSc. (Hons) in Computing and Information Technologies
Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology
About the Qualification
Mandatory Units
- Computer Systems
- Coding and Website Development
- Networks
- Mobile Communications
- Cyber Security
- Social Media for Busines
Duration: 6 months (online)
Entry Requirements
- At least 16 years old.
- IELTS 6.0 or IGCSE English Grade C/4 or Level 2 Functional Skills English