Level
Level 5
Computing & Emerging TechnologiesUndergraduate
Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computing
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one 240 credit computing route, then progress towards final year top up study while building digital transformation, information systems, cloud, data and professional computing capability.
Course snapshot
Flexible study with guidance and progression support.
Credits
240 Credits
Duration
Flexible online study, with a minimum completion time of 6 months and study pacing planned around your availability, assignment progress and progression goal.
Delivery
Online
Start Date
Start anytime
Overview
Course overview
The Level 5 Extended Diploma in Computing is presented by OVSphere Institute as a 240 credit pathway that brings Level 4 and Level 5 study together in one undergraduate route. It is designed as a 2 year degree pathway accelerator for learners who want to complete the equivalent of the first two years of a UK computing degree before progressing towards final year top up study where accepted. The Level 5 stage builds on earlier computing study and develops broader professional and technical capability across digital transformation projects, business communication, connected devices, information systems, advanced project work, databases, data engineering, machine learning, programming, cloud computing, cyber forensics and network design.
Who It’s For
Suitable for different learner profiles.
Learners seeking a combined Level 4 and Level 5 computing route
Students preparing for final year computing, information technology or digital systems top up study
Career starters who want a broad computing pathway before choosing a specialist direction
Adult learners moving into software, data, cloud, systems, digital transformation or IT project roles
Learners who want to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Learning Outcomes
What you’ll learn.
Academic writing, research and study skills for computing
Computing projects for digital transformation
Professional development and business communication in technology settings
Connected devices, smart technologies and digital systems
Information systems, organisational technology and data driven decision making
Advanced computing project planning, delivery and evaluation
Databases, data modelling and information management
Data engineering, machine learning and applied analytics awareness
Programming, software development and problem solving
Virtualisation, cloud computing and modern infrastructure concepts
Cyber forensics, network design and technical risk awareness
Progression
Progression and career outcomes.
Progress towards final year computing, information technology, data or digital systems top up study where accepted
Progress to Level 6 study in computing, software, cloud, data, digital transformation or related areas
Build a stronger academic foundation for broad technology and specialist computing pathways
Develop practical evidence through computing projects, professional communication, information systems and advanced technical study
Complete Level 4 and Level 5 in one route to save time and money compared with a traditional three year degree pathway
Possible career outcomes
Computing Support AnalystIT Project Support AssistantJunior Software DeveloperDatabase Support AssistantCloud Support AssistantData Analyst AssistantSystems Analyst TraineeDigital Transformation AssistantNetwork Design AssistantComputing Manager Trainee
Course Guidance
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