Information Technology

The Diploma in Information Technology is designed to ensure that each learner is a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of Information Technology, and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change at a junior or middle management level and aspiring into higher management within their organisation or industry. The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. The qualification is clustered from Level 4 through to Level 6.

Entry requirements

For entry onto the Diploma in Information Technology qualification, learners must possess:

• Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3 or equivalent recognised qualification
• Learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
• English is a requirement: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency.

Equivalences

The Qualifications at RQF Level 6 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities and competences that are assessed in academic terms as being equivalent to Bachelor’s Degrees with Honours, Bachelor’s Degrees, Graduate Diplomas.

Duration and delivery

The qualification is designed to be delivered over 3 academic years for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, distance and online learning.