Student Handbook 2024/25
Information Technology (Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma)
Pearson BTEC
Computing & IT
Available Sessions
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CourseCampusTypeStart DateFees
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma Information TechnologyCampus: Strand RoadType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma Information TechnologyCampus: LimavadyType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course: Pearson BTEC Level 3 Diploma / Extended Diploma Information TechnologyCampus: StrabaneType: Full TimeStart Date: 01/09/2025Fees:
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Course Offering
- Site location Limavady Main St Strabane Strand Road
Course Modules
- Data Modelling
- Web Site Development
- Mobile App Development
- Programming
- Software Testing
- Information Technology Systems
- Creating Systems to Manage Information
- Using Social Media in Business
- IT Project Management
- Cyber Security and Incident Management
- IT Service Delivery
- Digital Animation & Effects
- Computer Games Development
Entry Requirements
UK Requirements
OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology and Essential Skill Numeracy & Literacy at Level 2; OR 4 GCSEs (Grade C or above) to include English and Maths. Attendance at an information session is advised but not mandatory.ROI Requirements
OCN NI Level 2 Diploma in Information Technology and Essential Skill Numeracy & Literacy at Level 2; OR 4 OLCs (Grade O5 or above) to include English and Maths OR Leaving Cert Applied – Merit. Attendance at an information session is advised but not mandatory.Additional Requirements Prior to Entry
Attendance at Information Session
Work Placement
None
What's Next?
Further Study
This course can enable students to progress to the OU Foundation Degree in Cybersecurity or UU Foundation Degree in Computing delivered at NWRC, subject to entry requirements being met. Past successful students have progressed to degree programmes at Ulster University, Queens - Belfast and other computing related degree programmes.Career Prospects
Potential careers:•Computer Games Designer•Computer Hardware Engineer•Database Administrator•Interactive Media Designer•IT Product Developer•IT Trainer•Network Manager•Software Developer/ Programmer•Systems Analyst•Technical Support Person•Web Designer/ DeveloperEnquiry
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