Course Overview
The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing is an Ofqual-regulated qualification that forms the second year of the NCC Education degree journey.
It builds on Level 4 Computing or Computing with Business Management and introduces more advanced topics such as database development, information systems analysis, network security and cryptography.
Qualification Structure / Units
- Specialist units – Networking Security and Cryptography, Computing Project, Agile Development, and Mobile App Development.
- Elective units – students choose two from options such as 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, and Analysis, Design and Implementation.
Entry Requirements
- NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing, or a comparable local/international qualification agreed with NCC Education.
- Students whose first language is not English should have IELTS 5.5 or above or complete the NCC Education Higher English Placement Test.
- Direct entry at other points may be considered with documented evidence of appropriate educational background and computing knowledge.
Assessment
All units except the project are assessed by assignments and/or examinations, with assessment cycles offered during the year.
Academic Progression
Students can progress to NCC Education final-year top-up degrees, including Business Computing and Information Systems or Computing, or apply to Year 3 of a university degree programme.
Accreditation Status
NCC Education is accredited by Ofqual to award the Level 5 Diploma in Computing in England; the page lists qualification reference 600/3055/0.