DurationApprox 12-24 Months (720 guided learning hours)Full time
AwardDiploma
IELTS5.5
Overview
Level 3 Diploma in Information Technology is studied at a distance, so the useful comparison is between awarding bodies rather than between campuses. It is a Approx 12-24 Months (720 guided learning hours) foundation course, the year before an undergraduate degree begins.
The lowest English requirement we hold on this course is IELTS 5.5, and a body asking more than that usually expects a stronger record too. Tuition is £6,950 for the course.
There is an intake every few months on this one, so the question is usually which date suits you rather than how long you have to wait.
Entry requirements
Academic
A high school diploma with strong grades in relevant subjects. Many departments will also consider a recognised foundation year.
English
IELTS 5.5
Careers opportunities
A practical degree aimed at running and supporting the technology organisations depend on. Less competitive than software engineering and with a clear certification ladder from the first year.
Roles graduates go into
IT support or service desk analyst
Systems administrator
Network engineer
IT operations analyst
Cloud support engineer
IT project coordinator
Where they work
Managed service providers
Corporate IT functions
Public sector and NHS
Education and universities
Retail and logistics
After the course
CompTIA, Microsoft or cloud certification, which moves you off the service desk faster than experience alone.