Business Computing (Extended Diploma)
at Bradford College, Bradford · college
What the college says
This course is designed in collaboration with Higher Education providers and local Businesses, this course will help you to develop your critical thinking and vocational skills. During this course you will benefit from listening to expert speakers from the industry, mentoring schemes, work experience and external visits. Throughout the course, our links with industry will help you to develop a greater awareness of professional practices in preparation for your work placement within a local company. We’ll ensure that you have a strong approach to problem-solving both individually and in groups involving model-building and analysis, applying both theoretical and practical knowledge to make choices and find solutions. This course is equivalent to three A Levels and is therefore perfect for entry to degree programmes.
What you need to get on
The provider has not listed entry requirements. Ask them directly, and ask what happens if your grades come out lower than expected.
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
David Hockney Building
Great Horton Road, Bradford, BD7 1AY
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Start dates
- 2 September 2026 · Bradford
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