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Computing & IT

Discover the exciting world of digital technology with our Computing and IT courses at Craven College. Designed for students with a passion for technology, digital media and problem solving, these courses will help you turn your interest into real-world skills and future career opportunities.

As part of the Yorkshire and Humber Institute of Technology, you will benefit from access to up to £10 million of investment in industry-standard equipment across the region. You will learn in modern, well-equipped facilities and work closely with local employers, ensuring the skills you develop are exactly what the industry is looking for. This means you will leave college confident, capable and ready for your next step, whether that is university, an apprenticeship or entering the workplace.

Our courses provide a strong foundation in digital technology, covering key areas such as IT systems, creating systems to manage information, using social media in business, cyber security and incident management. You will gain practical experience alongside essential theory, allowing you to understand how technology works in real organisations.

Level 2 courses act as an ideal stepping stone to Level 3 and include the study of GCSE English and maths alongside your Computing and IT units. The Level 3 Extended Diploma is a two-year programme, equivalent to three A Levels, and offers an excellent pathway to higher education or a career in the fast-growing digital sector.

Aireville Campus
Study Location
1-2 Years
depending on Level
How your qualification is made up

Entry Requirements

  • Level 3 – 5 GCSEs grade 9-4 or equivalent, including English Language & maths
  • Level 2 – 4 GCSEs grade 9-3 or equivalent, including English Language & maths

What you will study

  • Explore data analysis solutions
  • Design a cyber security resilience plan
  • Produce digital solutions
  • Plan an approach to meet the project brief
  • Apply core knowledge and skills as appropriate
  • Select relevant techniques and resources to meet the brief
  • Use maths, English and digital skills as appropriate
  • Realise a project outcome
  • Work experience/work related activity

Mandatory Units:

  • Information Technology Systems (exam-based)
  • Creating Systems to Manage Information
  • Using Social Media in Business
  • Cyber Security and Incident Management

Specialist/Optional Units:

  • Programming
  • Website Development
  • Data Modelling
  • Mobile Apps Development
  • Computer Games Development
  • IT Project Management

What's Next?

Further Study

  • University – Progression to degrees in Computer Science, Cyber Security, Software Engineering, or Business Information Systems.
  • Apprenticeships – Higher or Degree Apprenticeships in technical roles

Careers

  • Web developer
  • Web designer
  • Software developer
  • Computer games tester
  • Computer games developer
  • Elearning developer
  • User experience (UX) designer
Select your preferred study programme (subject). You can make 2 choices now and make a final decision in June. We will give you a conditional offer based on your predicted/actual GCSEs.
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