NCC Level 5 Diploma In Computing (With Business Management) (L5DC BM)

For entry onto the NCC Education L5DC qualification students must have at least one of the following: 

• NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC). 

• A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L4DC qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance. 

• The applicant’s general educational background is appropriate for the level of entry. 
• The applicant’s knowledge of computing is both equivalent to, and appropriate for, the level of entry. 

If a potential student whose first language is not English, they will need to obtain a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent. Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres. 
OR 

• The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. 

NCC qualifications at RQF Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree.

NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (RQF), 120 credits, all at RQF Level 5. NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing 302 hours, which include the Guided Learning Hours and Total Qualification Time for each Unit of the Level 5 Diploma in Computing. This qualification is regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Qualifications and Credit Framework. 

• Information Systems Analysis (20 credits) 
• Business IT Project (20 credits) 
• Database Design and Development (20 credits) 
• Dynamic Websites (20 credits) 
• Information Systems and Organisations (20 credits) 
• Principles of Business Operations (20 credits) 

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 12 months for full-time study. The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials and seminars. 

All assessment for the qualification is intended to allow candidates to demonstrate that they have met the relevant Learning Outcomes. Moreover, NCC Education’s assessment is appropriate to the assessment criteria as stated in this specification and is regularly reviewed to ensure it remains consistent with the specification. 

The Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) L5DC BM qualification has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. Successful completion of this qualification provides learners the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions. The L5DC BM qualification allows entry onto NCC Education’s final year top-up qualifications in Computing (further entry requirements may apply), or to a third year of many UK university degree courses, or enables you to pursue a career in the IT industry.