Level 3 Diploma in Computer Science (Enhanced Software Engineering/Digital Technology)
Further Details | |
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Course Code | LP00897 |
Location | Yale |
Duration | Full Time, This is a 2 year full time course. |
Department | Digital Technologies, Computing & IT |
Start Date | 01 Sep 2025 |
End Date | 19 Jun 2026 |
Course Overview
Studying a Computer Science course at Coleg Cambria allows you to work with innovative products and changing technology in the fastest growing sector in the world. It puts you in the best possible place to make the most of this Digital environment and fully exploit your potential.
Computers are in every aspect of our world. A career in Engineering, Business, Forensics, Games, Multimedia, or any type of Science could be yours for the taking.
This course will give you the right mix of skills to progress your career in this fast moving industry. You will learn about many aspects of hardware and software, and how these apply to the real world.
The areas you will learn about on the course include;
● Principles of Computer Science
● Fundamentals of Computer Systems
● IT Systems Security and Encryption
● Business Applications of Social Media
● Website Development
● Digital Graphics and Animation
● Planning and Management of Computer Projects
● Software Design and Development Project
● Impact of Computing
● Relational Database Development
● Computer Networks
● Human-Computer Interaction
● Virtualisation
In the second year of the qualification you will have the choice of applying for University via the UCAS process, or joining the Enhanced IT programme, which will provide you with additional skills and support with the aim of progressing on to an apprenticeship or a job.
Computers are in every aspect of our world. A career in Engineering, Business, Forensics, Games, Multimedia, or any type of Science could be yours for the taking.
This course will give you the right mix of skills to progress your career in this fast moving industry. You will learn about many aspects of hardware and software, and how these apply to the real world.
The areas you will learn about on the course include;
● Principles of Computer Science
● Fundamentals of Computer Systems
● IT Systems Security and Encryption
● Business Applications of Social Media
● Website Development
● Digital Graphics and Animation
● Planning and Management of Computer Projects
● Software Design and Development Project
● Impact of Computing
● Relational Database Development
● Computer Networks
● Human-Computer Interaction
● Virtualisation
In the second year of the qualification you will have the choice of applying for University via the UCAS process, or joining the Enhanced IT programme, which will provide you with additional skills and support with the aim of progressing on to an apprenticeship or a job.
The BTEC qualification uses a combination of assessment styles to give you the confidence that you can apply your knowledge to succeed in the workplace, and have the study skills to continue learning on higher education courses. This range of vocational assessments, both practical and written, mean you can showcase your learning and achievements to best effect when you take your next step, whether that’s applications to higher education courses or potential employers.
BTEC use three types of assessment – assignments, tasks and written exams. There are four externally assessed exams/tasks in total, spread across the full 2 years.
BTEC use three types of assessment – assignments, tasks and written exams. There are four externally assessed exams/tasks in total, spread across the full 2 years.
5 GCSEs at grade C/4 or above including Maths and English Language/Welsh (1st Language) or successful completion of a relevant Level 2 qualification.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
At Coleg Cambria we would encourage you to do the very best that you can in your exams. The better your grades the more options you will have, and may result in you gaining entry onto a higher level course.
Completion of the full 2-year BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Computing qualifies for UCAS points, giving students a wide choice of progression options.
You can go on to university, an apprenticeship or employment and continue to develop your Computer Science career…who knows where it will end?
Some possible opportunities in the computing sphere:-
Games Designer
Web Designer
Systems Support Technician
IT Support Technician
IT Infrastructure Technician
Data Analyst
Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner
Software Designer
Systems Analyst
Software Engineer
Systems Support
App Developer
Information Systems Manager
You can go on to university, an apprenticeship or employment and continue to develop your Computer Science career…who knows where it will end?
Some possible opportunities in the computing sphere:-
Games Designer
Web Designer
Systems Support Technician
IT Support Technician
IT Infrastructure Technician
Data Analyst
Emerging Digital Technology Practitioner
Software Designer
Systems Analyst
Software Engineer
Systems Support
App Developer
Information Systems Manager
Some courses may require kit/uniform to be purchased. Please see attached kit list for further information.
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27/11/2024
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Neurodiverse people who want to study at Cambria are invited to our Accessible Open Events.
It’s the perfect opportunity to explore everything Cambria has to offer in a sensory-supportive setting.
