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| Diploma In It |
This is the Diploma level of Higher Education Qualifications.
This level is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5.
By beginning the Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT level modules (or exemption) and focuses on the following: |
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| Programme Structure |
Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice (Core Module) |
Computer Networks |
Database Systems |
IT Project Management |
Object Oriented Programming |
Systems Analysis (Last ever exam October 2010) |
Principles of Internet Technologies (April only) (this module has replaced The Internet & World Wide Web and is not available for online registration) |
IT Service Management April only |
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Software Engineering 1 (April only) |
Systems Design (April only - Last ever exam April 2010) |
Principles of User Interface Design (April only) |
| Completion of the Diploma Examinations level means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership if you have 3 years' experience as an IT professional. |
Professional Project |
| In order to finish the Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project. |
| Entry Requirements |
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By beginning the Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT level modules
(or exemption) and focuses on the above. |
A Levels or equivalent |
A good understanding of English |
At least 19 years old |
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| Entry Dates |
| January, April, July and October |
| Course fee |
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| Duration |
Home |
Overseas |
| 12 months |
£2000 |
£3500 |
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| Awarding Body: |
The Chartered Institute for IT (formerly known as British Computer Society)
Please note that students are responsible for their external university/ awarding body registration and exam fees unless otherwise specified. Please contact our admissions office or the relevant department for further information on corresponding external university/ awarding body registration and exam fees.
A deadline will be announced by LCAF for upcoming examinations by the awarding bodies and a student registered for those exams must pay the examination fee before the deadline. Passing the deadline may result in a student not being eligible to sit in the exams or might be redeemed as failed.
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