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Web and App Development
Web and App Development
Level 3Course Overview
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Certificate
Certificate
Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing/IT
Students on all our Level 3 Computing pathways complete a common 1st year Advanced Computing course before having the opportunity to specialise in the 2nd year. On application you’ll be asked to identify a preference for a pathway, but this is largely for planning purposes and you can alter your choice at any point up to the start of the 2nd year.
Year one: common first year that introduces you to a variety of essential computing skills and software. This year will provide you with a good grounding to allow you to make an informed choice about your specialism.
Year two: specialised units to develop skills outlined above.
Next steps: higher education including a HNC/D, higher apprenticeship or degree in computing, web development or related areas.
Future career options:
Web Developer – Programmer - e-commerce
You’ll get the opportunity to take part in a wide range of trips and visits. In recent months our students have been to the Sky TV Academy in London; the Hydron Collider at Cern, Geneva; EGX, Birmingham - the UK largest computer Games exhibition; Bletchley Park and more.
We also partner with local companies and organisations to give you experience of working with ‘live’ computing projects and enable you to hear from leading professionals in the world of computing.
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A minimum of four GCSEs at grades A*-C or 4 and above, including both maths and English. Or a minimum of five GCSEs at grades A*-C including maths or English. Or an equivalent level 2 qualification in a relevant subject.
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There is little left in our modern lives that isn’t affected by computers and technology. You’ll find computing at the centre of almost all businesses and, as a result, employment opportunities within the sector are huge.
We offer a range of qualifications that support a variety of interesting careers, from games and apps development, through to forensic computing and cyber security. Our industry-experienced lecturers will give you the knowledge and skills you need to develop your own computing competency, in an area that interests you.
A computing course is an ideal route to employment, or to progress on to higher-level qualifications at GC or university. You’ll have access to state-of-the-art equipment and software, including a dedicated network for computing students, so that you can get familiar with the latest technology and prepare for the systems you’ll use in the business world.
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