Computing Level 3

Course code

Y826

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Attendance

Full time

Duration

2 years to achieve the full qualification

Intake

September only

Our exciting range of Computing and Digital courses have been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that they incorporate the most up-to-date knowledge and skills, enabling progression on to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies were consulted on content to ensure that this conformed to current industry practice in computing and related occupational disciplines - all with the aim of giving you the right combination of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the future of computing.

The topics studied on this course are:

Computer games development
Mobile Apps development
Planning and management of computing projects
Digital graphics and animation
Object-oriented programming
Relational database development

This programme includes a 45-day (315 hour) industry placement to help you develop the knowledge, skills and behaviours to progress into employment within the sector.

You will be assessed via coursework assignments and exams.

Career opportunities may include:

Software Engineer
App Developer
Games Programmer
Database Analyst
Web Developer
Cloud Developer
Network Engineer
Cloud Engineer
Network Security Analyst
Cyber Security Consultant
IT Support Engineer

There are computers available to all students throughout the LRCs at Bury College, but a home PC capable of running Microsoft Visual Studio 2019 (Community Edition) will be a great aid to your studies.

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students:

Commitment
Collaboration
Confidence
Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 3 Computing: 5 GCSEs at grade 9-4 (including Maths and English Language). Must have a grade 5 in Maths and Computer Science (if studied) OR GCSE 9-4 in Maths & English Language and a grade 9-5 in Computer Science (if studied) and a Merit on the Level 2 IT Course.

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies.

These may include:

Art Club
Chess Club
Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
Duke of Edinburgh Award
Gaming Hub
Music Club
Pride Club
Student Ambassador Scheme
A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.