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NCC – Level 5 Diploma in Computing

(with Business Management & Cyber Security)

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Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Cyber Security - (L5DC CS)

Level 5 Diploma in Computing with Business Management - (L5DC BM)

Level 5 Diploma in Computing - (L5DC)

Equivalent

The Level 5 Diploma in Computing is the second year of the degree programme. The qualification builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).

Overview

The Level 5 Diploma in Computing offers students three specialist pathways designed to suit each student’s preference and support progression into relevant occupational areas or on to further study. Therefore, helping to meet the needs of students, as well as the local skills and training needs. 

The qualification will introduce students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including database development, information systems analysis and network security and cryptography.

Entry Requirement

Accepted qualifications for entry onto the (L5DC) pathways must include a minimum of one of the following:

  • NCC Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).
    Or
  • NCC Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management)
    Or
  • A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC L4DC qualification. This must be agreed with IT’s Britz Education in advance.

      Qualification Structure

      (L5DC CS) students must complete the following six units comprising of five core units and one of the two elective units:
      Core Units
      • Information Systems Analysis  – This unit equips students with a range of tools to analyse the function and requirements of information systems, as well as the skills to compare systems analysis models and to examine them in the wider context of the Internet and the social, economic and political climate of an organisation.
      • Network Security Threats and Defence Mechanisms – Provides students with the skills to eliminate or reduce the risks associated with network vulnerability and protects valuable information held by organisations.
      • Ethical Hacking and Information Security Assessments  – Understanding of the concept of ‘ethical’ hacking and the essential elements; such as information security, threats and attack vectors of information security, hacking and ethical hacking concepts including risk management.
      • Computer Forensics and Incident Investigation – Understanding the investigation requirements and prosecution of cyber criminals. Students will learn the necessary processes required for the acquisition, inspection, and reporting of information stored across computer networks related to criminal incidents.
      • Business IT Project – This unit provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in developing system solutions to open-ended problems derived from the real world.

      Elective Units
      • Analysis, Design and Implementation – Provides students with in-depth knowledge, skills and experience in the use of object-oriented techniques for the development of software. The unit also develops expertise in object-oriented analysis, design and coding, and the testing of systems.
      • Professional Issues in IT – This unit highlights the professional issues that impact the development, deployment, maintenance and use of computer systems. It equips students with the knowledge surrounding social, ethical and legal issues applicable to the IT field and also a working understanding of software quality. It is recommended that students take this unit if they have progressed from the L4DC(BM).
      Students studying (L5DC BM) must study the following six core units:
      Core Units
      • Information Systems Analysis: This unit equips students with a range of tools in order to analyse the function and requirements of information systems, as well as the skills to compare systems analysis models and to examine them in the wider context of the Internet and the social, economic and political climate of an organisation.
      • Database Design and Development: This unit allows students to develop skills in the design and development of databases and database management systems, as well as investigating enterprise applications of databases.
      • Dynamic Websites: This unit builds on existing knowledge of both databases and web design in order to build dynamic websites and also equips students with a range of skills to present content on the World Wide Web.
      • Information Systems and Organisations: This unit introduces students to the subject of information systems and technology in organisations, taking a broad perspective on how it can be managed effectively within the organisational context. Students will be able to demonstrate an appreciation of the role of information systems in the modem organisation, including the management of social, cultural and political aspects that are important to the successful adoption of technology.
      • Principles of Business Operations: This unit helps students to appreciate and understand business operations in both the manufacturing and services sectors. It will cover the basic principles of operations within a global context from three key perspectives: understanding operations, designing operations and managing operations.
      • Business IT Project: This unit provides students with the opportunity to gain practical experience in developing system solutions to open-ended problems derived from the real world.
      (L5DC) students must study the following four core units along with any two elective units:
      Core Units
      • Information Systems Analysis – This unit equips students with a range of tools to analyse the function and requirements of information systems, as well as the skills to compare systems analysis models and to examine them in the wider context of the Internet and the social, economic and political climate of an organisation.
      • Database Design and Development – This unit allows students to develop skills in the design and development of databases and database management systems, as well as investigating enterprise applications of databases.
      • Network Security and Cryptography – This unit provides students with the underlying theory and practical skills required to secure networks and to send data safely and securely over communications networks.
      • Computing Project – This unit provides students with the opportunity to utilise the skills needed to develop a computing artefact to solve a problem, which involves research, analysis, design, coding, testing and project management knowledge and expertise.

      Elective Units
      • Analysis, Design and Implementation – This unit provides students with in-depth knowledge, skills and experience in the use of object-oriented techniques for the development of software. It develops students’ expertise in object-oriented analysis, design and coding, and the testing of systems.
      • Professional Issues in IT – This unit highlights the professional issues that impact the development, deployment, maintenance and use of computer systems. It equips students with the knowledge surrounding social, ethical and legal issues applicable to the IT field and also a working understanding of software quality.
      • Dynamic Websites – This unit builds on existing knowledge of both databases and web design in order to build dynamic websites and also equips students with a range of skills to present content on the World Wide Web.
      • Agile Development– This unit explores the processes, people, practices and principles of agile development systems. It prepares students for future trends in software development and reinforces their understanding of the information systems development process.

      Artificial Intelligence  This unit aims to provide an introduction to fundamental methods used in Artificial Intelligence: knowledge representation, reasoning, search and learning. The unit introduces the underpinning concepts and techniques, the problems for which they are applicable and their limitations. The unit will prepare you for entry positions in AI application design and development and enable you to pursue more advanced topics in this exciting field.

      What's Next

      On successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Computing / Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) , students will be able to complete the final year of a degree with NCC Education:

      • BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree validated and awarded by the University of Central Lancashire (UCLan)

        OR

      • BSc (Hons) Computing Top-up Degree awarded by the University of Greenwich delivered at our AccreditedPartner Centres

      On successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Cyber Security) , students will be able to complete the final year of a degree with NCC Education:

      • BSc (Hons) Cyber Security & Networking Top-up
        Degree
        validated and awarded by the University of
        Central Lancashire (UCLan)

      NCC Education has recognition with over 70 universities in the UK, Ireland, Canada, USA and Australia, for students who want to complete their degree overseas at an international university campus.

      Guaranteed Entry

      Universities that guarantee a place to IT’s Britz Education students. Applications may be subject to minimum entry requirements:

      • Bangor University
      • Birmingham City University
      • Carroll University
      • CQUniversity
      • Liverpool Hope University
      • National College of Ireland

      Limerick Institute of Technology

      These provide university progression routes enabling students to further their study and career choices.

      Please visit our website for more information: www.nccedu.com/university-progression

      NCC – Level 5 Diploma in Computing