Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT
at Ossett Academy and Sixth Form College, Ossett · sixth form college
What the college says
The course is split into a number of different units, some of which are mandatory. Students will look at various areas of Information Technology, gaining a broad but deep understanding of the many different elements of the industry. Students will look at Information systems, what they are and how they work. Students can expect to learn a host of new skills in games development, mobile app development and master skills of creating websites both by using HTML coding and web authoring tools.
What you need to get on
4 GCSE at grade 5 or above. Students must have achieved grade 5 or above in Maths and a 5 in English. Students will require a GCSE grade C (or Equivalent) in an IT related qualification.
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
Drake (Accord Sixth Form Main Building)
Storrs Hill Road, Ossett, WF5 0DG
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Start dates
- 1 September 2026 · Ossett
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