Level 4 - IT and Computing

Computer Systems and Software: This module will develop learners’ understanding of the integration of hardware and software components.

Computer Programming: Learners will use different tools and techniques to design, implement, and test programs, following the system life cycle.

Relational Database Systems: This unit will develop learners’ understanding of database systems and data analysis and modelling.

Software Engineering: Learners will gain an understanding of the need for software engineering and the different methods and techniques.

Systems Analysis and Design: This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organizational needs in respect of business processes and transformation of information.

E-commerce Applications: This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world, particularly the identification of aims and objectives within a business and the design issues arising from the definition of requirements.

Human-Computer Interaction: This module will develop students’ understanding of principles and models of human-computer interaction and evaluate existing HCI design and principles to help them plan their own prototype multimedia user interface.

IT and Society: This module examines the impact of technology on society and explores trends and changes created. It will examine management issues and potential conflicts in terms of security and data management.

Information Systems Theory and Practice: This module explores elements of project management key to successful development and implementation of specific IT projects.

Management Information Systems: This module focuses on understanding concepts of information systems and how they support business needs in terms of information processing and data processing.

Students have access to multiple support systems throughout their learning journey.
All of these are accessible through the student dashboard.
Students will have access to the following:

Blogs: We periodically create blogs relevant to our students and courses.

Webinars: Students have access to live webinars, covering lessons within the modules, as well as a bank of previously recorded lessons.

E-books: We provide students with an extensive library of online e-books covering a range of subjects.

Interactive Forums: Students are able to connect with their peers in order to ask questions or share resources they may find useful.

Tutors: A team of dedicated tutors are available for personal online tutoring sessions.

External Resources: A bank of links to relevant external resources is available and updated regularly.

Online Tests: Multiple choice tests are provided within the online modules to help students assess their own learning.

Student Advisors: Advisors are available via telephone, email or the online chat option. They are available to answer queries relating to learning or any technical difficulties that students may encounter.

The Level 4 Diploma in IT and Computing equips students with the technical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to succeed in the fast-paced and ever-evolving field of information.

For those interested in further academic pursuits, the diploma’s 120 credits can be transferred towards the second year of a UK university degree in IT, Computing, or a related discipline.

This allows students to deepen their knowledge and specialise in areas such as software engineering, data science, or network security.