Course duration:

1 year

Course dates:

January, April & October

Course price(s):

£4,000 *

Course description:

This is the academic equivalent to Year 1 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 4.

Students will attend lectures, tutorials, seminars and group study sessions at the college. In addition, it is expected that at least 2 hours each day will be spent in private studies. Classes will vary and will include class-based instruction; self-study using computer assisted learning strategies, writing assessments and practical work in the labs.

Information Systems Main topics include:

• Systems Analysis and Design
• Database Systems
• Data Analysis And Management
• Systems and Organisations

Software Development Main topics include:

• Software Development Process
• Fundamental Programming Concepts
• Input and Output
• User Interface Design

Computer Networks and Technology Main topics include:

• Number Systems
• Hardware
• Software
• Networks
• System Performance Measurement

Course progression:

Successful candidates will be eligible for admission to the Diploma in IT Systems programme

Entry requirements:

• The applicants are expected to have a standard of general education equivalent to the UK GCE A level.
• For applicants whose educational medium is not English, a level of CEFR B1 or above is required
• Minimum class size 5
• Minimum age 18

Awarding body:

British Computer Society (BCS)

Visa  advice:

International students from outside the EU/EEA will need either a Student visitor visa or Tier 4 general visa. See http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/

Course duration:

1 year

Course dates:

October & April

Course price(s):

£4,000 *

Course description:

This is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5. 

Students will attend lectures, tutorials, seminars and group study sessions at the college. In addition, it is expected that at least 2 hours each day will be spent in private studies. Classes will vary and will include class-based instruction; self-study using computer assisted learning strategies, writing assessments and practical work in the labs.

• Professional Issues in IS Practice (core)
• Computer Network (optional)
• Database Systems (optional)
• Principles of Internet Technologies (optional)
• IT Project Management (optional)
• IT Service Management (optional)
• Object Orientated Programming (optional)
• Software Engineering (optional)
• Systems Analysis (optional)
• Systems Design (optional)
• Principles of User Interface Design (optional)

Course progression:

Successful candidates will be eligible for admission to the Graduate Diploma in IT Systems programme.

Entry requirements:

• The applicants are expected to have passed the BCS Certificate in IT Systems.
• For applicants whose educational medium is not English, a level of CEFR B1 or above is required
• Minimum class size 5
• Minimum age 18

Awarding body:

British Computer Society (BCS)

Visa  advice:

International students from outside the EU/EEA will need either a Student visitor visa or Tier 4 general visa. See http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/

Course duration:

1 year

Course dates:

October & April

Course price(s):

£4,000 *

Course description:

This is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 6. 

Students will attend lectures, tutorials, seminars and group study sessions at the college. In addition, it is expected that at least 2 hours each day will be spent in private studies. Classes will vary and will include class-based instruction; self-study using computer assisted learning strategies, writing assessments and practical work in the labs.

Modules: This course comprises of the following modules and one project:  

• Professional Project (core)
• Advanced Database Management System (optional)
• Management Information Systems (optional)
• Software Engineering 2 (optional)
• Computer Service Management (optional)
• Distributed and Parallel Systems (optional)
• Knowledge Based Systems (optional)
• Network Information Systems (optional)
• Programming Paradigms (optional)
• Realising the User Interface (optional)
• System Design Methods (optional)
• Web Engineering (optional)

Awarding body:

British Computer Society (BCS)

Course progression:

Successful candidates will be eligible for admission to various MSc programmes in Computer Science at most major UK universities.

Entry requirements:

• The applicants are expected to have passed the BCS Diploma in IT Systems.
• For applicants whose educational medium is not English, a level of CEFR B1 or above is required.
• Minimum class size 5
• Minimum age 18

Visa  advice:

International students from outside the EU/EEA will need either a Student visitor visa or Tier 4 general visa. See http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/

Course duration:

1 year

Course dates:

January, April and September

Course price(s):

£5000 per academic year

Course description:

This program offers students a strategic and holistic perspective of IT, Information systems and computing application in ‘real-life’ business and enterprises.

Students attend lectures, tutorials, seminars and group study sessions at the college. In addition, it is expected that at least 2 hours each day will be spent in private studies. Classes will vary and will include class-based instruction; self-study using computer assisted learning strategies, writing assessments and practical work in the labs.

Modules: The programme has four modules:

• Research in Information Technology
• Project Management
• Strategic Information Systems Analysis
• Enterprise software & Business Infrastructure

Assessment: The qualification will be assessed by a combination of internally marked assignments and externally marked examinations. (held every March & September)

Awarding Body:

NCC Education

Course progression:

Holders of the Postgraduate Diploma are able to proceed to University of Gloucestershire/Greenwich/Huddersfield

Entry requirements:

• UK Bachelor’s honours degree (or overseas equivalent)
• OR Non-IT degree but three year’s work experience in IT environment.
• English proficiency of CEFR level B2
• Minimum class size 5
• Minimum age 18

Visa  advice:

International students from outside the EU/EEA will need either a Student visitor visa or Tier 4 general visa. See http://www.ukba.homeoffice.gov.uk/studyingintheuk/adult-students/