Computing and IT (W36)

Step confidently into the digital landscape with this computing and IT diploma. You’ll gain practical skills in programming, systems, and data management while understanding the concepts that power today’s technology-driven world. Alongside technical expertise, you’ll develop problem-solving, analytical thinking, and digital literacy skills that employers highly value. Whether you’re looking to start a career in IT or continue to further study, this diploma equips you with the foundation to thrive in an ever-evolving digital society.

Key features of the course

• Study a flexible diploma with a choice of routes

• Focus on communications and networking, computer science, software development or web development

• Enhance your employability

• Build a solid foundation for further study

Course Modules

This computing and IT diploma has two stages, each comprising 120 credits.

Stage 1: You’ll study two 30-credit fundamental computing and IT modules and a 30-credit module that introduces some key areas of technology, plus choose one 30-credit mathematics module to suit your level of mathematical knowledge.

Stage 2: You’ll choose one of four computing and IT focus areas from communications and networking, computer science, software development and web development, plus choose two 30-credit option modules from the other focuses or cyber security.