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BTEC Level 4 Computing Course in Crewe

Cost£6,185 with co-funding
Duration300 hours
LevelLevel 4
DeliveryClassroom based
Start13 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body

£6,185 if you're eligible for co-funding. Free or reduced fees may be available, depending on your circumstances. Advanced Learner Loan available. Contact Cheshire College South and West to check if you're eligible and for the full price.

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About this course

BTEC Level 4 Computing Course in Crewe. Classes run at Cheshire College Crewe Campus, full-time during the day. Fees are free if you're 16 to 18 years old. If you're 19 or over, fees may apply, so contact the college for details.

The course covers programming, networking, and professional IT practice. You'll develop the technical and professional skills needed to design, support, and manage IT systems across a wide range of industries. Around 300 hours of study are involved over one year.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Certificate in Computing for England.

Who this course is for

HTQ Computing for England BTEC HNC (2022) RQF - Level 4 - EDEXCEL is suitable for adult learners.

Entry requirements

"You must be at least 18 years old (with 120 UCAS points) and have GCSE English and maths at grades 9-4/A*-C. You should also hold one of the following: A BTEC National (Level 3) Diploma in IT, at least one A Level pass and supporting passes in GCSE at grade 4/C or above, an Access to Higher Education qualification or related work experience."

What you will learn

  • You'll develop programming skills used in real software development work.
  • You'll study networking principles and how IT systems connect and communicate.
  • You'll gain professional IT knowledge relevant to business environments.
  • You'll learn to design, implement, and support IT systems.
  • You'll build skills in evaluating and managing technology across different industries.
  • You'll explore cyber security concepts and how to protect systems.
  • You'll develop the academic and technical grounding needed for higher-level computing study.

How you will learn

You'll study in small classroom groups with industry-experienced lecturers. Teaching takes a hands-on approach to reflect how IT professionals work. Assessment is through assignments and project-based work rather than formal exams. You'll attend college for a minimum of 16 hours per week, typically across two full days or a mix of days and evenings.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Cheshire College Crewe Campus will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Software developer, builds and maintains applications for businesses and organisations.
  • Cyber security analyst, protects IT systems and data from threats and breaches.
  • Data analyst, interprets data to help organisations make better decisions.
  • Network technician, installs and maintains computer networks and infrastructure.
  • Penetration tester, tests systems for security weaknesses on behalf of employers.
  • IT support specialist, troubleshoots and resolves technical issues for users.
  • Systems administrator, manages and maintains an organisation's IT infrastructure.

What you could study next

  • BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing, a Level 5 qualification you can study after the HNC, often in a second year at college.
  • BSc (Hons) in Computing or a related subject, a degree you can progress to after the HNC, sometimes with advanced entry into year two.
  • Professional IT certifications such as CompTIA or Cisco qualifications, which strengthen your profile for specialist roles in networking or cyber security.
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