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Information Technology
BCS, The Chartered Institute for IT (formerly known as British Computer Society) mission is to enable the information society. They promote wider social and economic progress through the advancement of information technology science and practice.BCS brings together industry, academics, practitioners and government to share knowledge, promote new thinking, inform the design of new curricula, shape public policy and inform the public. Their vision is to be a world-class organisation for IT. Over 70,000 strong memberships include practitioners, businesses, academics and students in the UK and overseas. They deliver a range of professional development tools for practitioners and employees. A leading IT qualification body and offer a range of widely recognised qualifications.
BCS has many responsibilities under its Royal Charter. One is to develop and maintain standards in educational qualifications that provide an appropriate foundation for those who wish to follow a career in computing or information systems. As part of this responsibility, BCS undertakes a programme of visits to Universities and other Higher Education Institutions to review computing courses .Courses are accredited for Chartered IT Professional (CITP), BCS's own Chartered qualification. Additionally, as a Nominated Body of the Engineering Council and the Science Council BCS is licensed to accredit courses at Chartered or Incorporated Engineer and Chartered Scientist level.
BCS Certificate in Information Technology NQF level 4
This is the foundation level of Higher Education Qualifications. This level is the academic equivalent to Year 1 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 4.
Completion of the Certificate in IT level means you are eligible to apply for BCS Associate Membership (AMBCS).
Course Structure
Candidates must complete Three modules, which are mandatory before the Award can be issued.
| Module Title | Mandatory Or Optional |
| Information Systems | Mandatory |
| Software Development |
Mandatory |
| Computer and Network Technology | Mandatory |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must possess a minimum of four GCSE Level Qualifications or equivalent. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate proficiency in English.
Course Duration
Full Time: 12 Months
Course Price
£3900
| Detailed Syllabus |
| Information Systems syllabus |
| Software Development syllabus |
| Computer & Network Technology syllabus |
BCS Diploma in Information Technology NQF level 5
This is the Diploma level of Higher Education Qualifications.This level is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5.
Course Structure
Candidates must attempt a minimum of four modules in total. One module is mandatory and the candidate must complete three of the ten optional modules successfully before the Award can be issued.
| Module Title | Mandatory Or Optional |
| Professional Issues in Information Systems Practice | Mandatory |
| Computer Networks | Optional |
| Database Systems | Optional |
| IT Project Management | Optional |
| Object Oriented Programming | Optional |
| Systems Analysis | Optional |
| Principles of Internet Technologies | Optional |
| IT Service Management | Optional |
| Software Engineering | Optional |
| Systems Design | Optional |
| Principles of User Interface | Optional |
Entry Requirements
Candidates must have completed the BCS Certificate in IT Award or equivalent.
Course Duration
Full Time: 12 Months
Course Price
£4300
Successful completion of the course enables you to apply for selected degree courses with universities
BCS Professional Graduate Diploma in Information Technology NQF level 6
This level is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university honours degree. It is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 6.
Course Structure
Candidates must attempt to complete four of the following optional modules. The course culminates in a 3 hour written exam focusing on four of the below modules of your choice. Please be aware that practical experience is required to answer some parts of the exam.
In order to finish the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project, which will be the academic equivalent of a UK university honours degree project
| Module Title | Mandatory Or Optional |
| Advanced Database Management Systems | Optional |
| Management Information Systems | Optional |
| Software Engineering 2 | Optional |
| Computer Services Management | Optional |
| Distributed and Parallel Systems | Optional |
| Knowledge Based Systems | Optional |
| Network Information Systems | Optional |
| Programming Paradigms | Optional |
| Realising the User Interface | Optional |
| System Design Methods | Optional |
| Web Engineering | Optional |
Entry Requirements
By beginning the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT and appropriate Diploma in IT level modules or equivilant.
Course Duration
Full Time: 12 Months
Course Price
£4900
Completion of the Professional Graduate Diploma Examinations level means you are eligible to apply for BCS membership if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional.
International Student Entry Requirements
A certificate in an English language test with an approved test provider for Tier 4 and achievement of at least CEFR level B1 in all four components (reading, writing, listening, speaking). Examples of these tests include IELTS, TOEFL, Cambridge examinations including PET, FCE, CAE, CPE, BEC and ICFE.
Certificate in Information Technology NQF level 4
Diploma in Information Technology NQF level 5
Professional Graduate Diploma in Information Technology NQF level 6