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Diploma in IT
Introduction This is the Diploma level of BCS Professional Examinations. 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.
Career Opportunities Students can look ahead for a career in Information Technology.
Course Details 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:
Course Modules
Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice (Core Module)
Computer Networks
Database Systems
IT Project Management
Object Oriented Programming
Systems Analysis
BCS recommends a minimum of 225 hours study per module. The course culminates in a 2 hour written exam focusing on the one core module and another 2 hour written exam allowing you to focus on three optional modules of your choice.
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. Recommended minimum study time of 200 hours.
Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected degree courses with universities and means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership (MBCS) if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional.
Entry Requirements
Attendance Applicants who are registered should attend all lectures and workshop without fail. Your attendance will be monitored regularly and students with low level of attendance will be asked to give a written statement as for their reason of absence.
Assessment Assessment of the course is through report writing and presentations.
Awarding Body British Computer Society
Qualification Diploma in IT
Duration: 1 Year
Course Mode: Full Time
How to Apply: To apply for this course, please browse How to Apply.
