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Please note: Preference will be given to applications received before 31st May 2010,
except where applications are processed through UCAS.
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Title:
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BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development)
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Why should I do this course?
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- To pursue a career/higher study in Software Engineering;
- To develop a professional knowledge of software development to meet industry needs;
- To be a student within a popular progressive environment.
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Level:
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3
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Entry Requirements:
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Students must have GCSE Maths Grade A-C or equivalent AND one of the following:
- Four GCSE passes at Grades A-C (can include Maths); or First Diploma; or
- DiDA; or
- Equivalent or other relevant qualifications.
Preference may be given to applicants who hold an ICT based qualification, higher GCSE grades, GCSE English (or Equivalent).
In the event that the course is oversubscribed the BMC's tariff system for Academic Qualification will be applied.
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Attendance:
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Two years Full Time.
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Structure and Content:
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The Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development) is a nationally recognised vocationally specific qualification to enable progression to higher education vocational qualifications.
The course has been developed in the areas of Software, Computing and IT Systems and focuses on education and training for future IT practitioners who wish to be employed in a variety of types of technical work, such as analysis and design, programming, web site management etc.
The course will be delivered in a modular format within two semesters per year.
The course consists of a number of units covering the areas of:
- Programming in a variety of languages including VB.Net and Java;
- Website design and management (Server and Client side);
- Computer Operating Systems and Hardware;
- Graphics and Animation;
- Business Systems,Systems Life Cycle and the work of a Systems Analyst.
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Assessment:
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Assessments will involve assignments, projects and class tests.
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Employment
Further study:
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The Extended Diploma in IT Practitioners (Software Development) is for those who wish to pursue a career within commerce/industry in the area of Computing, Information Technology or Software Development. A successful completion of this course is equivalent to three A Levels, which will enable students to progress to Higher/Professional qualifications such as:
Foundation Degree courses in Software Engineering or Science and Imedia
Higher National Diploma courses in Computing or Multimedia.
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Course Code:
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C3116
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Attendance Mode:
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Full-time
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Tutor:
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Patrick Mooney
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Contact:
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Admissions Officer
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Contact Number:
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Tel: 028 9026 5386
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Email:
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Admissions@belfastmet.ac.uk
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Additional Information:
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This course will be run from the College Square East campus.
Related Extended Diplomas in IT and IT & Business are also available (see website for further details)
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Disclaimer: Belfast Metropolitan College has made every effort to ensure that the information contained in this website is accurate. The College cannot accept responsibility for any errors, omissions, or ambiguities and reserves the right to revise, alter, discontinue or cancel courses once they have commenced.
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