Progress to the Level 5 or 2nd Year of the University
A perfect choice for those aspiring to build a successful career in Computing.
Key Features
- No Exam, Assignment based
- Can be completed in 4-6 months (Fast Track)
- Online and on-campus study options
- High quality e-learning study materials.
Examples of University Progression
- Bangor University
- Bloomsbury Institute London
- Solent University
- Ulster University
Awarded By
This diploma is awarded by ATHE and is regulated by the Ofqual. LEXICON is accredited and approved study center for ATHE qualifications.
Introduction
The ATHE Level 4 Extended Diploma in Computing is a 120-credit Ofqual regulated qualification.
This qualifications have been developed to conform to the requirements of the Ofqual Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF), to meet the requirements of higher education and employers and to meet the needs of learners.
Learners looking to achieve a Level 4 qualification should be advised of all the opportunities available at this level (eg Higher Apprenticeships, Higher Technical Qualifications, Undergraduate Degree programmes) and the possible funding (ie loan opportunities) available for these.
The aim of these qualifications is to develop knowledge, skill and understanding in a number of current and key areas of Computing.
Building on core learning developed at Level 3, the Diploma qualification provides essential Level 4 learning in the main Computing subject areas: systems analysis, programming, databases, networks and security, and legislation & regulation.
For learners seeking to develop their occupational skills in Computing, this provides the initial step for learners to then progress to specific pathway developments in either data analysis, software development and cyber security or to construct their own qualification outcome based upon academic/professional requirements.
This is a core qualification available to existing and interested centres of ATHE.
Program Details
Eligibility Criteria
For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:
- 5 or more GCSEs at grades C and above or Grade 4 and above
- other related level 2 subjects
- other equivalent international qualifications
Duration
Can be completed in 4 – 6 months (Under Fast Track)
Career path
Learners can progress to the following and enhance their educational profile,
- Entry to a Level 5 ATHE Diploma in Computing
- Entry to a variety of Computing Program in the 2nd Year at a higher educational institut
Qualification Units
Learners who are not on a specific pathway are required to complete the 5 mandatory units, any 5 optional units, and Unit 21: Synoptic Computing Project.
Compulsory Subjects
- IT Systems Development
- Programming and Scripting
- Data and Database Systems
- Computer Systems Networks and Security
- Legislation, Regulation, Ethics and Codes of Practice
Optional Subjects (5 Units to Choose)
- Organisational Data Architecture
- Methods and Tools for Analysis
- Data Preparation and Quality Risks
- Statistics for Analysing Datasets
- Analytical Impact through Data Visualisations
- Advanced Programming
- Web Design and Programming
- Mobile Applications Development
- The Principles of Full-Stack Development
- Software Testing Frameworks and Methodologies
- Principles of Networks
- Concepts and Features of Operating Systems
- Cyber Security Concepts
- Security Architectures
- Cryptography
- Synoptic Computing Project