IT Systems and Principles for IT Professionals - Fast Track to Degree

There are no formal entry requirements for this course with previous experience and motivation being as important a consideration as qualifications. Applicants, many of whom are either looking to progress or change careers by gaining a qualification that can lead to degree-level study, will be assessed on an individual basis and relevant work experience will be taken into account.

The mandatory, 12-credit unit is Customer support provision for the ICT professional.

Then you choose five, 12-credit units from topics including:

• Networking Principles
• Implementing an ICT systems security policy
• Software Design fundamentals
• Creating an event driven computer program using Visual Basic
• Web Development

Teaching and learning differs for each module, with practical units culminating in a product creation assignment.

Initially, we will support you by way of demonstrations and walkthroughs; as you progress through the course, we will encourage you to be work on your own initiative and in groups.

Teaching is delivered by subject specialists, who draw from a vast amount of industry experience to support you in developing the skills needed in your future career. You will also have access to cutting-edge facilities and resources throughout your course. 

Total contact time is 12 hours per week normally over 2 days. Additional time will be required for maths and English.

Expert Tutors

All staff involved in the delivery of adult education courses within the College are approved to teach the subjects and modules they deliver. The approval process ensures that staff delivering a given programme are appropriately qualified and, where appropriate, possess relevant technical and industrial experience and professional practice.