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Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate in Computing

at Cowley International College, St. Helens · college

Ofsted rated their post-16 provisionNeeds attention2026see the detail

Level 3Applied and BTECCertificate2 yearsFull timeFree

What the college says

The areas covered in this course include: Principles of Computer Science, Fundamentals of Computer Systems, IT Systems Security and Encryption along with one optional unit chosen from App Development, Website Development and Human-Computer Interaction. This course will give students the opportunity to learn about the computing sector, including computer hardware and systems along with computer programming principles and techniques.

What you need to get on

5 GCSEs or equivalent, grade 9 - 4, including Maths and English Language

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

  • Cowley International College

    Hard Lane, St Helens, WA10 6LB

    DaytimeClassroom based
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