BTEC level 3 Extended Diploma in Computer Science

Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in Computing

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By studying the L3 BTEC National Extended Diploma in Computing, you will explore and develop skills, knowledge and understanding across a range of different areas of computing, enabling progression to either higher education or employment in the computing sector.

This qualification is equivalent to studying three A Levels.

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MANDATORY MODULES

(4 x exam-based, 3 x coursework-based)

The mandatory exam-based modules include study of computer systems, planning and management of computing projects as well as a software design and development project. The mandatory coursework-based modules include study of social media, systems security and encryption and studying the impact of computing.

SELECTIVE MODULES

(ALL coursework-based) 

Coursework-based modules include website development, mobile apps development, networking and virtualisation. Modules are split into theory-based research tasks as part 1, combined with given scenarios as a basis for practical exercises for part 2, and are graded on a Pass, Merit, Distinction and Distinction* basis.

COURSE STRUCTURE

Students in Year 12 typically complete 6-7 modules in the first year of the course (2 exam-based and 3-4 coursework-based), with students going on to complete the remaining modules (2 exam-based and the remaining coursework-based) in the second year of the course.