COMPUTING FOR INDUSTRY Level 6 BSc (Hons) Degree (Top-Up) Higher Level Apprenticeship

• Entry to the BSc Honours Computing for Industry Top-Up programme requires applicants to have successfully completed an Open University, Ulster University or Queen's University Belfast, Foundation Degree in a related Computing subject with a pass mark of 55% or above in Level 5 modules (or other relevant Level 5 qualifications such as a Pearson's Higher National Certificate/ Diploma) in a Computing related discipline.
• Applicants should have attained GCSE English language and Maths at grade 4 (grade C) or above (or equivalent, for example, Essential Skills Level 2 literacy and numeracy qualifications are also accepted)
• For entry to Higher Level Apprenticeships (HLA), employers may further enhance the entry criteria at their discretion. All applicants for HLAs will be interviewed by prospective employers to decide their suitability prior to being employed by a company. Each applicant must secure employment with a Northern Ireland based company with a minimum contract of 21 hours. Entrance to HLAs is subject to meeting DfE Operational requirements.

Please note that applicants progressing to higher education courses at Level 4 and above in the College or UK Universities may require a specific GCSE/A-Level profile. In some cases, the Essential Skills in Literacy and Numeracy may not be a suitable alternative to a GCSE.

It is the responsibility of the applicant to check each University’s progression requirements before enrolling on a course at the College.

A base campus has been listed for the purposes for any face-to-face delivery.

• Research Methods for Computing Professionals.
• Advanced Mobile and Cloud for Industry.
• Emerging Technologies.
• Programming and Web Technologies.
• Dissertation Project.

Students will be assessed by coursework, practical assessments and examinations.

This Higher Level Apprenticeship is FREE and fully funded by the Department for the Economy.

The articulation route for successful graduates from this course allows for progression onto university master degree courses in computing related disciplines, subject to individual course requirements.

Employment opportunities may also exist on successful completion.

You could progress to a wide range of employment opportunities in Security e.g. Security Engineer, Systems and Infrastructure e.g. Network Analyst, ICT Operations e.g. IT Technician and Developer e.g. Software developer