EDEXCEL 90-credit Diploma in IT Level 3

Level 3 technical qualification for IT & Computing technicians, covering the basics of the computing industry. These include, though not limited to, programming, web design, 3D modelling, networking, computer maintenance, business information systems. Completed over 1 year, there will be an opportunity to extend the qualifications, to a full extended diploma, providing a Minimum Target Grade , set at the beginning of the course, has been obtained. Five Reasons to Study this Course at Chichester 1. Industry experienced lecturing staff 2. Innovative teaching and learning 3. Progression opportunities to HE 4. Dedicated course related computer rooms and systems 5. Free Industry standard software for students What will I Study? The course will be split into 4 areas of study for the first year. These will be Business IT, Gaming(programming), Networks & Web design, Computer hardware. The second year will be split into 6 areas of study where students will be able to choose any 3 areas plus a mandatory one to complete their course of study, and specialise in areas that interest them. As English and maths are important within the IT industry, all students will have a course of study in both English and Maths How will I be Taught? Lecturers will offer support and guidance in their specialist areas, where the course of study will take in practical elements as well as group project work. How will I be Assessed? Each of the modules of study are assessed separately by a variety of means, from video and audio submissions to presentations and practical work. Each module will be assessed as either Pass, Merit or Distinction. What our students say? "I really liked learning about programming, I enjoyed making a game"