NCC Level 5 Diploma in Computing

NCC Level 5 Diploma in Computing

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Subject: Information Technology

Last Updated:27 October 2024
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Course Overview

Introduction

The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).

The qualification will introduce students to in-demand computing topics in a range of areas including mobile app development, back-end web development, artificial intelligence, data science, big data, data analysis, ethical hacking, and network security and cryptography.

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the NCC Education L5DC qualification students must have at least one of the following: 

  • NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)

OR 

  • A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L4DC qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance

If a potential student whose first language is not English, they will need to obtain a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.  

Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres. 

Direct Entry at Other Points 

Many students are expected to join the NCC Education Computing journey at Level 4 or earlier.  

However, applications will be accepted for entry at any point and will be accepted, by means of documented evidence, using the following criteria: 

  • The applicant’s general educational background is appropriate for the level of entry. 
  • The applicant’s knowledge of computing is both equivalent to, and appropriate for, the level of entry.
Course Details

Candidates must pass all four specialist units and two elective units.

4 Specialist Units

  • Networking Security and Cryptography
  • Computing Project
  • Agile Development
  • Mobile App Development

2 Elective Units

  • Data Analysis and Visualisation with Python
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Back End Web Development
  • Introduction to Data Science and Big Data
  • IT Project Management
  • Professional and Career Development in IT
  • Analysis, Design and Implementation
Career Progression

Students that complete the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC) can enrol onto NCC Education’s final year BCIS or Computing top-up degrees:

  • The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems top-up degree is delivered online by NCC Education and is validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)
  • The BSc (Hons) Computing top up degree is delivered at selected NCC Education Accredited Partner Centres and is awarded by the University of Greenwich
  • Or apply to Year 3 of a university degree programme.

The specialism routes available on the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing at the time of writing are:
* NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing
* NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management)
* NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security)
* NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science)
Candidates who have completed the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing may take the specialism units from the other specialism routes as standalone units for progression purposes but cannot be awarded a second qualification certificate for doing so.

Fees & Funding

£6,000 and it is a self funded course. Course is subject to Awarding Body Approval.

NCC Level 5 Diploma in Computing
Key Course Information
Price: £6,000 (Self-funded)
Intakes: September 2024
Duration: 1 Year
Campus: Rainham
Awarded by: NCC Education
How You Will Study: Classroom/Flexible/Blended