Level 3
BTEC Nationals Computing Extended Certificate (AAQ)
| Duration | Study | Start | Cost | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR | FULL TIME |
01/09/2026 |
£FREE | Thurrock Campus |
| Duration | Study | Start | Cost | Available Locations |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 YEAR | FULL TIME |
01/09/2026 |
£FREE | Thurrock Campus |
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Overview
This course forms part of the Computing Pathway for A Level Learners. It is offered as an option alongside A Levels in Maths and Physicis to provide you with progression opportinities into IT related HE Programmes and Careers.
Thi course will offer learners the opoportunity to progress into HE study in courses such as Software Engineering, Computer Games and Animation and Computer Science.
Course Structure
- Programming Fundamentals: Computing concepts and their application through programming and design methodologies
- Computer Network Security and Encryption: Types and origins of security threats, relevant regulations, methods and tools to detect and prevent threats, and concepts and algorithms of encryption
- Human-Computer Interaction: User experience (UX) and user interface (UI) design principles and their application in creating interfaces; key principles of HCI design, including meeting diverse needs of users
- Practical Programming: Principles of computer science related to software development and their application in developing and managing a software solution
Assessment & Feedback
- Practical Assessment
- Portfolio Work
- Assignments
- Controlled Assessments
What Next...
Progress into HE study in courses such as
- Software Engineering
- Computer Games
- Animation
- Computer Science
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