IT: Digital Information Technology with Cybersecurity
LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA
This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels.
The Extended Diploma in IT has been designed to provide a broad education as a foundation both for training leading to employment, and for higher education. Students study a wide range of subjects from the technical network and system security units, to how Information Technology is used in a business environment.
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Key topics
information technology systems
creating systems to manage information
using social media in business
programming
data modelling
website development
IT project management
cyber security and incident management
IT service delivery
cloud storage and collaborative tools
digital 2D and 3D graphics
digital animation and effects
enterprise in IT
You will
learn how to use a number of advanced software packages
develop and manage websites
install computer hardware and software
establish and manage local area networks
understand that technology is a required tool for everyone’s lives
+ Entry requirements
A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)
These must include:
- Maths at grade 4
- English Language
Students currently taking a Level 2 vocational course will need a minimum of a Merit in a related subject.
+ Assessment
Assessment methods include:
- Coursework
- Exams
- Controlled Assessments
+ Why study at NewVIc
NewVIc has over 1000 PCs and technical devices dedicated to students. There has also been heavy investment in our technical infrastructure to keep up-to-date with the latest technological advances. We are on track to becoming completely wireless across the whole campus to allow students to work from any location.
Develop in demand skills
- IT is at the forefront of all future careers.
- The development of IT has reached all industries and your skills can be transferred to almost all job roles.
- Learn computerised languages for programming, coding and software development including Java, C# and .net
Unique links and partnerships
- IBM
- London South Bank University
Expert practitioners
The IT team has over 100 years of teaching experience, supporting students with university applications, apprenticeships and employment. Over 40% of the IT team are also external verifiers for our programmes, providing expertise and knowledge to the subject.
+ How we support you
Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.
We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.
Our specialist teams can help with:
- Learning difficulties
- Physical and sensory disabilities
- Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
- Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
- Exam access arrangements
- Money, finance and bursary advice
- Careers advice, job and university applications
+ Next steps
On completion, you will have a wide choice of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment. You will be well equipped to progress to degrees in related subjects such as ICT, Business Information Systems, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, Business Information Technology, e-Business and Information Management.
+ Top universities for Information Technology and Systems
The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Information Technology and Systems.