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Course Overview

Qualification name: Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)

Qualification equivalence / pathway: 1st Year of UK Degree pathway

UK qualification system equivalence: 1st Year of UK Degree, Higher National Certificate (HNC) ? Certificate in Higher Education ?

Assessment: Blended assignments and exams

Awarding body: NCC Education

Recognition: Ofqual, QiW

Achievement

NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 4 Diploma in Computing in England. Ofqual Qualification reference number 600/0406/X.

NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing is approved by Skills England as an HTQ.

Curriculum

Units

Students must complete the 5 core units and the 3 specialist units.

Five core units

• Algorithms and Mathematical Concepts for Computing
• Computer Networks
• Computer Systems
• Databases
• Front End Web Development

Mandatory Specialist Units

• Object Oriented System Analysis and Design
• Software Engineering
• Designing and Developing Object-Oriented Computer Programmes

Entry Requirements

For entry onto the NCC Education L4DB qualification students must have at least one of the following:

NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES), Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB) or Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC). OR

• An international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L3IFDHES or L3DB qualification. This shall be agreed with NCC Education in advance.
• OR
• One ‘A’ Level or equivalent, or an appropriate School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar level
• If a potential student’s first language is not English, they must also reach the English Language requirements of either:
• International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5. Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.
• OR
• GCE ‘O’ Level English C6.
• Mature applicants will be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate over 2 years of relevant work experience; AND Have GCE ‘O’ Level / IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.

OR

The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.

Study Abroad Pathway

The qualification allows students entry to either the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing, (which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree), or the second year of many UK university degree courses, or enables you to pursue a career in the IT industry.

Progression routes can be found on our University Progression page.