Computer Science (Programming and App Development) | Level 3 | P12355

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• Course Fees Examination & Registrations
• 16-18 School Leaver info FREE Course fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
• 19-23 Educational Entitlement info FREECourse fee IncludedExam & Registration fee
• 19+ Part Funded info £8583.00 Course fee £305.50Exam & Registration fee
• 19+ Fully Funded info FREECourse fee Included Exam & Registration fee
• 24+ Fully Funded info FREECourse fee Included Exam & Registration fee
• Full Cost info £8583.00Course fee £305.50Exam & Registration fee

Payment methods

• Payment in Full (Credit Card / Debit Cards / Cash) accepted
• Employer Sponsored accepted
• Direct Debit Instalments accepted
• Advanced Learning Loan accepted
• Student Finance English Loan (HE) not accepted

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Disclaimer

Further Education Programme Only: The College reserves the right to change or amend, at any time, any of the course details including but not limited to; content, dates, times, venues, tutor, fees payable, concessions available, terms or conditions.

Applicants will be expected to have a minimum of 4 GCSEs at grade 4 including GCSE maths
(or) A level 2 subject specific qualification including a level 2 or equivalent in maths
(or) An equivalent occupational experience including a level 2 or equivalent in maths

Year 1

• Information Technology Systems Exam
• Creating Systems to Manage Information Exam
• Programming
• Mobile Apps Development
• Computer Games Development
• Using Social Media in Business

Year 2

• Cyber Security and Incident Management Exam
• IT Service Delivery Exam
• Website Development
• IT Project Management
• Big Data and Business Analytics
• Enterprise in IT
• Software Testing

You will be assessed using a variety of assessment methods, including presentations, practical tasks and assignments and external exams.

This course provides a potential progression route to university, an apprenticeship or employment. 

University: Most students progress to university after completing this course to continue learning or specialise their skills and start their careers at a higher level. 

Apprenticeships: If you want to progress after completing your level 3 qualification by continuing to learn, but in the workplace, there are apprenticeships and higher apprenticeships available. With a degree apprenticeship, you can get paid whilst learning in the workplace as well as studying for a degree.

Employment: Because the skills you learn on this course are practical, and involve real coding projects, you have skills which you can use directly in the job market.

Top career Opportunities for programmers include:

• Software Developer/Software engineer
• Mobile app developer
• Web Developer
• Data scientist
• Game Programmer
• Project manager

We believe that the best way to get a real sense of your chosen industry is to try it out for yourself! That’s why all of our full time study programme courses include relevant industry work experience. It shows future employers you’ve got what it takes and are motivated to succeed. Not only does it look good on your CV, but it’s an opportunity to build up your confidence and industry contacts. Our Employment Hub works with over 500 local employers to ensure all students on full time study programmes have a high quality and meaningful work placement. So not only do you gain valuable work experience, it helps you decide on your future options, from choosing the right university course to finding the right employer. Work experience is a chance to you to spend time on an employer’s premises, observing the workplace, undertaking tasks (under supervision) alongside team members and learning the skills and behaviours needed at work. It’s designed to bridge the gap between your education and the world of work. It can help you to become aware of jobs you have not previously thought of, inform your career choices, develop your skills and help you gain the attitudes and behaviours expected at work. For more information on Work Experience, please contact our Employment Hub on 01283 494599 or email employmenthub@bsdc.ac.uk.