Course Summary
The Computing National Extended Diploma provides a comprehensive yet broad understanding of Computing. The structure of the programme provides an innovative and creative curriculum covering the core subject areas within IT.
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The Computing National Extended Diploma studied during the first year provides a comprehensive yet broad understanding of Computing. The structure of the programme provides an innovative and creative curriculum covering the core subject areas within IT.
Year 1
- Principles of Computer Science
- Fundamentals of Computer Systems
- Website Development
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Business Applications of Social Media
- IT Systems Security and Encryption
Year 2
- Planning and Management of Computing Projects
- Software Design and Development Project
- Computer Networking
- Games Development
- Human Computer Interaction
- Mobile Application Development
- The Impact of Computing
Robotics Fundamentals is studied in both years.
The entry qualifications for the Level 3 Computing Extended Diploma are five GCSEs at grade 4 or above (Old GCSE grade C or above) including English, maths and related subjects (or equivalent) or Merit or above at Level 2.
The Computing Extended Diploma course will take you two years to complete. You will attend College for at least four days a week, plus independent study.
This course is free if you are under the age of 19 on 31 August of the year you start the course.
If you are aged 19+, this course will cost £8583.
Fee remission may also be available depending on your personal circumstances. For further information, please contact the Registry Department on 01205 365701 or email fees@boston.ac.uk, or visit our Financial Support & Funding page.
Please note that all fees are subject to change.
Units such as Principles of Computer Science and Fundamentals of Computer systems during the first year are assessed externally through exams. There are two further externally assessed units in the second year.
The remaining units are internally assessed and graded at Pass, Merit or Distinction levels. You must complete all units to a minimum of a pass standard in order to gain the full qualification.
The Computing Level 3 Extended Diploma is highly valued by employers and can lead to careers in the Computing sector as trainee programmers, systems analysts, web designers and network and IT technicians.
The Extended Diploma is also a recognised route on to degree courses, higher apprenticeships or HNC/HND courses in Computing.
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