IT: Digital Information Technology with Cybersecurity

LEVEL 3 EXTENDED DIPLOMA

This is a two-year course and equivalent to 3 A Levels.

The Extended Diploma in IT has been designed to provide a broad education as a foundation both for training leading to employment, and for higher education. Students study a wide range of subjects from the technical network and system security units, to how Information Technology is used in a business environment.

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NewVIc has joined forces with Newham College London, one of the top-performing FE Colleges in London.

When applying for your chosen course(s) at NewVIc, you will be redirected to the Newham College London application portal. This portal processes all applications, including those for NewVIc.

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Key topics

• information technology systems

• creating systems to manage information

• using social media in business

• programming

• data modelling

• website development

• IT project management 

• cyber security and incident management

• IT service delivery

• cloud storage and collaborative tools

• digital 2D and 3D graphics

• digital animation and effects

• enterprise in IT

You will

• learn how to use a number of advanced software packages

• develop and manage websites

• install computer hardware and software

• establish and manage local area networks

• understand that technology is a required tool for everyone’s lives

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+ Entry requirements

A minimum of 5 GCSEs (average score of 4)

These must include:

• Maths at grade 4
• English Language
  
  

Students currently taking a Level 2 vocational course will need a minimum of a Merit in a related subject.

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+ Assessment

Assessment methods include:

• Coursework
• Exams
• Controlled Assessments

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+ Why study at NewVIc

NewVIc has over 1000 PCs and technical devices dedicated to students. There has also been heavy investment in our technical infrastructure to keep up-to-date with the latest technological advances. We are on track to becoming completely wireless across the whole campus to allow students to work from any location.

Develop in demand skills

• IT is at the forefront of all future careers.
• The development of IT has reached all industries and your skills can be transferred to almost all job roles.
• Learn computerised languages for programming, coding and software development including Java, C# and .net
  
  

Unique links and partnerships

• IBM
• London South Bank University
  
  

Expert practitioners

The IT team has over 100 years of teaching experience, supporting students with university applications, apprenticeships and employment. Over 40% of the IT team are also external verifiers for our programmes, providing expertise and knowledge to the subject.

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+ How we support you

Whatever support you need, we’re here for you and will make sure you get the most out of your time at college.

We have expert teams in place to look after every single one of our students.

Our specialist teams can help with:

• Learning difficulties
• Physical and sensory disabilities
• Dyslexia, Dyspraxia, ADHD, Aspergers or other specific learning difficulties
• Mental health, counselling and wellbeing
• Exam access arrangements
• Money, finance and bursary advice
• Careers advice, job and university applications

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+ Next steps

On completion, you will have a wide choice of progression options into further study, training or relevant employment. You will be well equipped to progress to degrees in related subjects such as ICT, Business Information Systems, Information Systems, Multimedia, Software Engineering, Computer Networking, Business Information Technology, e-Business and Information Management.

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+ Top universities for Information Technology and Systems

The Complete University Guide give university rankings each year. If you are planning on progressing to university, find out which universities are ranked most highly for Information Technology and Systems.

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