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Free Level 3 IT Course in Hull

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start7 Sep 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 3 IT Course in Hull. Classes run at Hull College, full-time over two years.

You'll study software development, web development, database systems, and cyber security. Units cover programming, creative digital work, and systems analysis. You'll also complete work experience in the digital industry. Four GCSEs at grade 4 or above, including Maths and English, are required to start.

You'll finish with a Pearson Edexcel BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology.

Who this course is for

The L3 Computing and Digital Technologies study programme provides you with a route into the sector with a broad range of technical skills around software and digital product development, including procedural, event driven, programming, creative digital, web development, database systems design and systems analysis. Youll build games to improve your coding skills across platforms, develop your computational thinking and do valuable work experience in the digital industry, as well as improving wider employability skills. The course covers a range of units such as Games Design, Project Management, and SQL and Relational Database Design, along with a number of programming languages including Python and C#. At the end of this study programme you can go on to study at University or enter the work place as a software developer, web developer, systems analysis, network administrator, or IT support technician. Please note that this course requires you to have grade 5 GCSEs in maths and English.

Entry requirements

4 x GCSEs at grade 4(C) or above, including Maths and English In addition: An interest in computing and digital studies

What you will learn

  • You'll write code using procedural and event-driven programming techniques.
  • You'll build games to develop your coding skills across platforms.
  • You'll design and develop websites and web applications.
  • You'll create and manage database systems.
  • You'll analyse and design digital systems.
  • You'll develop computational thinking skills.
  • You'll gain work experience in the digital industry.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Hull College. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC is assessed through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll build a portfolio of work across units covering programming, web development, database design, and systems analysis. Practical tasks and project work form the core of your assessment throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

The centre will provide most materials. Hull College will confirm anything else you need before you start.

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, keeps systems and networks running for businesses.
  • Software Developer, builds applications and tools for employers or clients.
  • Web Developer, designs and codes websites and web-based services.
  • Cyber Security Analyst, protects organisations from online threats.
  • Database Administrator, manages and maintains data systems.
  • Junior Systems Analyst, helps businesses improve their IT processes.

What you could study next

  • Degree in Computer Science or Software Engineering, for deeper technical knowledge and graduate-level roles.
  • Degree in Cyber Security, a growing field with strong demand.
  • Higher National Certificate (HNC) in Computing, a shorter higher-level route into technical IT work.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Digital Technology Solutions, combining work and study at degree level.
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