Level 4 - IT and E-Commerce
Course Overview
The Level 4 Diploma in IT and E-commerce is a comprehensive program designed to provide students with a strong foundation in computer science while equipping them with practical skills relevant to the IT and e-commerce industries.
This diploma not only introduces students to key concepts and tools in IT but also emphasizes the development of project management and system development skills crucial for success in the modern digital economy. Additionally, the course serves as a pathway to further academic study, offering 120 credits that can be transferred towards a full UK university degree in IT, e-commerce, or a related discipline.
The course comprises 10 Level 4 modules (120 credits), with each module consisting of approximately 40 guided learning hours of material and an additional 30-50 hours of optional learning material. Students are required to submit 6 online assignments, each approximately 2,000-3,000 words. Upon completion, you will be awarded a Qualifi diploma, allowing you to apply for an exemption from the first year of a university degree program.
Package Includes
- Full Course Materials and Assignments
- Personal Online Tutor support with 1-2-1 sessions
- Access to Eight Free Support HUBS
- 24/7 Student Networking Platform
- Access to FREE Social Learning Forums
- Recognised OFQUAL Qualification
Key Information
Course Information :
Diploma (Level 4)
Start Date :
Anytime
Study Mode :
Full-time- & Part-time
Duration :
6 to 24 months
Fees :
£2100
GEC Scholarship :
Up to 30%
Progression :
Diploma (Level 5)
Study Hours :
10 modules totalling 120 credits* each requiring an average of 40 hours of study per module.
Entry Requirements:
- 18 and Over either –
- High School Education
- Suitable Vocational Experience
- NVQ Level 3 Diploma
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 modeling.
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 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 E-Commerce equips students with both the technical skills and theoretical knowledge necessary to excel in the fast-paced IT and E-Commerce industry.
This program provides a comprehensive understanding of the key areas of computer science and e-commerce, preparing students for a variety of roles in the digital economy.
Additionally, the diploma provides a pathway to further academic study, with the opportunity to transfer 120 credits towards the second year of a UK university degree in IT, E-Commerce, or a related field.
This qualification lays the foundation for a successful career in the dynamic and ever-evolving world of IT and e-commerce.
Students can also pursue a career in IT within the public or private sectors.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.
Listed below are some of our partner universities you will be eligible to apply to:
Middlesex University
BSc Information Systems (Top-up)
BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up)
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology
University of Huddersfield
BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-up)
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