Programme Overview

The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification makes up the first year of a Computing/ IT degree pathway. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.

Who Should Choose This Programme?

Students will be given the opportunity to develop essential thinking and study skills, not only within the computing domain, but also within the context of business through a balance of academic and vocational subjects.

The qualification will allow them to understand and enter the computing profession with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and the ability to apply the skills to a range of IT-related functions.

On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to embark on NCC Education’s Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC), which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, transfer to a university or pursue a career in the IT industry.

Entry Requirements

• Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES). 
• Holders of the NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) (RQF). 
• Holders of any local or international qualification deemed to be a similar level to either L3DC or L3IFDHES. These is to be agreed in advance with NCC Education.  
• Holders of Three “S” passes in ‘A’ level or equivalent or an appropriate School Leaver’s certificate deemed to be of a similar level passed and approved by NCC Education. 
• Mature students, able to demonstrate over two years’ relevant work experience and have an ‘O’ Level/GCSE/IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.  

For candidates whose first language is not English:  

• IELTS 5.5 or equivalent. OR 

• GCSE/iGCSE ‘O’ Level English ‘C’ ‘4’ or equivalent* OR 

• Alternatively, students can take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, at GISM. 

Fees