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BTEC National Level 3 Diploma in IT Creative Industries

at Sidney Stringer Academy, Coventry · school or sixth form

Level 3Applied and BTECDiploma23 monthsFull timeFree

What the college says

8 Units studied over 2 years including: 6 Mandatory Units - 1. Principles of Computer Science (120 GLH) study the principles that underpin all areas of computer science and develop computational-thinking skills to solve problems. 2. Fundamentals of Computer Science (90 GLH) 3. Planning and Management of Computer Projects (120 GLH) study how project planning and management concepts are applied to computing projects 7. IT Systems security (60 GLH) 8. Business Applications of Social Media (60 GLH) 9. The Impact of Computing (60 GLH) 2 Further units will also be studied from a list of 14 including computer games development, website development and computer networking.

What you need to get on

A solid interest in Computing and IT. You will need a minimum of 5 GCSE’s at grades A*-C’s including at least a grade 4 in English Language and at least a 'Merit' or equivalent within an IT or a Computing based subject. Each applicant will be assessed on their individual circumstances.

How you are assessed

One subject in depth, assessed largely through coursework and projects.

What this level means

The A-level-equivalent step, and what universities and employers ask for.

Is it open to 16 to 18 year olds?

Approved for 16 to 18 study on the government's Section 96 list.

Where it runs

  • Sidney Stringer Academy

    2 Primrose Hill Street, Coventry, CV1 5LY

    DaytimeClassroom based
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