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IT is transforming the way we live, work and socialise. This dynamic course develops your understanding of the skills and key principles required for a future in computing. You will get an insight into the IT sector as a whole investigating how technology is developing, and cover a wide range of units with opportunities for practical and project-based work, recognising the need to incorporate specialist pathways. This is designed to support your move into university or employment and includes exam-based units, practical course work and the opportunity to take part in an Industrial placement with a well-recognised computing company.
Topics and units
Hardware Route
– Global information
– Networking
– Project management
– Project development
– Cyber security
– Mobile technology
– Internet of everything
– Fundamentals of IT
– Virtual and augmented reality
– Developing a smarter planet
– Computer systems – hardware
– Computer systems – software
– IT technical support
– Big data analytics
– Cognitive computing
– Enterprise computing
Software Route
– Global information
– Networking
– Project management
– Project development
– Cyber security
– Mobile technology
– Internet of everything
– Fundamentals of IT
– Application design
– Games design and prototyping
– Web design
– Cognitive computing
– Social media
– Business computing
– Data analysis
Careers and progression
Progressing to: Network engineers, programming or web designers
Aspirational careers: Data scientist, IT manager/director, systems analyst, network and IT infrastructure architect, game and software architect
Entry requirements
4 GCSEs at grades 9-4, including English or maths
What to do next
If you are interested in applying for this course, please click ‘apply now‘ on this page or at the top of any page, and create an website account or sign in an account you have already created and complete the application form.
To find out more information about our courses and college life, you can visit an open event to meet our team and check out our facilities for yourself.
Type
Full time
Duration
2 years
Campus
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