Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC)

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Course Units

Entry Requirements

Academic Requirements

Completed their GCSE/IGCSE 'O' Levels or an equivalent qualification in their own country and passed 4 subjects with minimum grades of 'C', '4' or equivalent in each. English and Mathematics should be included in these minimum grades. In instances where a student achieves a lower score in Mathematics, they will be required to pass a Mathematics pre-assessment test set by the centre and achieve the minimum mark.

Age Requirement

16 and above.

English Language Requirements

Students who do not have a GCSE/iGCSE 'O' Levels or equivalent at a 'C' '4' in English, must have a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. Alternatively, students must take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.

Academic Progression

Students that complete the Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) can enrol onto the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC), equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelor's degree, or choose where to study in the world.

Assessment Details

Assessments for all units will be offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year. The units are all assessed by either examination or assignments.

Accreditation

NCC Education is regulated by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) to award the Level 3 Diploma in Computing in England. Ofqual Qualification reference number 600/6416/X.