Today’s BTEC Nationals are very demanding. The Computer Science qualification is designed for those who want a strong core study In computer science. The Computer Science qualification will provide you with access to subject knowledge and skills in computer science and computer systems, enabling you to progress to further study within Computer Science or the Computer Science, Computing work sector. The BTEC Level 3 National Diploma in Computer Science is equivalent in size to two A levels and is designed to be taken alongside another level 3 course equal to one A level.
From School – Five GCSEs at grades 9-4, inclduing English at grade 9-4 and Maths at grade 9-6. It would be desirable if you have gained the GCSE in Computer Science
From College – Merit or higher in BTEC Level 2 Award in Information Creative Technology or another relevant level 2 course. English and/or Maths at level 2 or higher
Computer science covers a broad variety of roles that ensure complex systems and software applications are designed, built and maintained to appropriate standards to enable you to gain the skills required to carry out these roles over the two years of this course you will learn about in –
Year One:
You will study:
Year Two:
In your second year you will study:
BTEC Nationals are assessed using a combination of Internal Assessments, which are set and marked by your lecturers, and External Assessments which are set and marked by Pearson.
Further Study:
Career Options:
You will have various Guest Speakers from various areas of the Computing industry come in throughout the course. Previous trips have included: Bletchley Park and the National Computer Museum
you will have access to computers with industry standard Software, a Hardware and Software Lab and VR Headsets
