Key Facts
Qualification Summary
The Diploma allows learners to undertake study related to computing. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes within the sector. Many learners join these types of degrees after following A level study, so the Diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Learners will complete mandatory units which cover an introduction to computing and programming as well as maths for computing, which is an important element of any computing programme. They will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units covering computer systems, networks and software as well as a unit which explores the impact of robotics within the industry.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Learners who have followed these routes may need to develop skills in specific areas as well as learning more about subjects in which they have an interest. If the learner has gone straight into employment, they may not have studied at Level 3 and so this Access to HE Diploma will help them to build on existing skills and provide a good grounding for further academic study.
Why choose this qualification?
This Diploma allows learners to undertake study related to computing. Learners will have the opportunity to develop skills which will enable progression to a range of degree level programmes within the sector. Many learners join these types of degrees after following A level study, so the diploma will place the Access to HE learners on a level with those who have followed A level studies.
Learners will complete mandatory units which cover an introduction to computing and programming as well as maths for computing, which is an important element of any computing programme. They will be able to research an area of interest to them in more depth. They will study a range of optional units covering computer systems, networks and software as well as a unit which explores the impact of robotics within the industry.
Ungraded units include units which will support access to higher education whilst supporting study and personal skills.
Learners who have followed these routes may need to develop skills in specific areas as well as learning more about subjects in which they have an interest. If the learner has gone straight into employment, they may not have studied at Level 3 and so this Access Diploma will help them to build on existing skills and provide a good grounding for further academic study.