Course Overview

The combination of academic study and intensive practical work prepares you for specialist roles such as systems analysis, IT consultant, data analytics, digital business executive, user support and systems development.

Our computing students go into various careers, nationally and globally, in industries including power, avionics and pharmaceuticals and for companies including Cisco, HMRC, Accenture and Durham Police.

This is reinforced by a good understanding of modern professional business practices and the inherent security, ethical, legal, social, and professional issues when using digital technologies. A fundamental activity within business technology is analysing existing business processes and bringing about improvements using technology.

The skills you gain are highly sought after by employers and build a strong foundation for working in the industry. You develop your consulting skills to advise clients on utilising technology best to meet their business objectives, overcome problems and increase productivity.

General Eligibility

96-112 points and maths GCSE grade 4, Level 2 Key Skills (Application of Number) or Level 2 Functional Skills.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

• The IELTS score for international applicants is 6.0 (with no less than 5.5 in each component).