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Certificate in IT
This is the foundation level of BCS Professional Examinations.
This level is the academic equivalent to Year 1 of a UK university honours degree and is
recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 4.
Certificate in IT focuses on the following core module |
- Information Systems
- Software Development
- Computer and Network Technology
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BCS recommends a minimum of 200 hours study per module and the course culminates in a 2 hour written exam focusing on all three core modules.
Completion of the Certificate in IT level means you are eligible to apply for BCS Associate Membership (AMBCS).
Hours of Study: 15+ hours/week
Duration: 12 months
Awarding Body: BCS (British Computing Society)
Level: 4
Diploma in IT
This is the Diploma level of BCS Professional Examinations.
This level is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university honours degree and is
recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5.
Diploma in IT focuses on the following core modules: |
- Professional issues in Information Systems Practice
- Computer Networks
- Database Systems
- IT Project Management
- Object Oriented Programming
- Systems Analysis
BCS recommends a minimum of 225 hours study per module. The course culminates in a 2
hour written exam focusing on the one core module and another 2 hour written exam
allowing you to focus on three optional modules of your choice.
Professional Project
In order to finish the Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a project. Recommended
minimum study time of 200 hours.
Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected
degree courses with universities and means you are eligible to apply for BCS Membership
(MBCS) if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional.
Hours of Study: 15+ hours/week
Duration: 12 months
Awarding Body: BCS (British Computing Society)
Level: 5
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT
This level is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university honours degree.
It is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 6.
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT focuses on the following core modules: |
- Advanced Database Management Systems
- Management Information Systems
- Software Engineering
- Computer Services Management
- Network Information Systems
- Knowledge Based Systems
Completion of the Professional Graduate Diploma Examinations level means you are eligible
to apply for BCS Membership if you have 2 years' experience as an IT professional.
Professional Project
In order to finish the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level candidates must complete a
project, which will be the academic equivalent of a UK university honours degree project and
has a recommended minimum study time of 300 hours.
Successful completion of the project and examination enables you to apply for selected
postgraduate courses at university and means you are eligible to apply for BCS Professional
Membership.
Hours of Study: 15+ hours/week
Duration: 12 months
Awarding Body: BCS (British Computing Society)
Level: 6
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