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Level 5 BTEC in Computing Course at Chichester College

CostFREE
Duration2 years
LevelLevel 5
DeliveryClassroom based
Start14 Sep 2027
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Free Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England Course in Chichester. Classes run at Chichester College, full-time during the day, over two years. The course covers a range of computing disciplines with a strong emphasis on cyber security. You'll study units including Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Cloud Cryptography, and Cloud Computing, alongside a project unit and professional skills development. Entry requires a Level 3 qualification or relevant computing experience. The Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England is considered equivalent to the first two years of a university degree. Pearson Edexcel BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England with certificate.

Who this course is for

The course is aimed at at anyone interested in developing a career in various sectors of computing. The focus is on the learner developing a range of computing skills with an emphasis on Cyber Security by studying units such as: Digital Forensics, Cyber Security, Machine Learning, Cloud Cryptography, Cloud Computing and other units.

The course will have a Project unit with a set theme and a unit to develop professional skills to ensure that the learner can transition into employment.

The course prides itself on its year-on-year high success rate and many students who have graduated have gone onto full-time employment within the computing sector.

Entry requirements

The course is suitable for anyone with a Level 3 qualification or above and anyone coming from a job in the computing sector, or who wants to retrain. The course is considered equivalent to the first and second years of a University degree.

What you will learn

  • You'll develop practical skills in cyber security, including threat analysis and defence techniques.
  • You'll study digital forensics and learn how to investigate and analyse digital evidence.
  • You'll explore machine learning concepts and their real-world computing applications.
  • You'll gain knowledge of cloud computing and cloud cryptography.
  • You'll complete a project unit built around a set theme, applying your skills across the course.
  • You'll develop professional skills to prepare you for working in the computing sector.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom-based sessions at Chichester College, studying full-time during the day. Assessment is unit-based, using a combination of assignments, projects, and practical tasks. The course includes a dedicated project unit assessed against a set theme, as well as a professional skills unit. There are no traditional written exams for most units; your work is assessed through coursework and applied tasks throughout the two years.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • Cyber security analyst: monitor and protect systems from threats
  • Digital forensics investigator: analyse digital evidence for organisations or law enforcement
  • Cloud computing engineer: design and manage cloud-based infrastructure
  • IT support technician: provide technical support across networks and systems
  • Network administrator: maintain and configure organisational networks
  • Machine learning developer: build and test data-driven models and algorithms
  • Junior software developer: write and test code for software products

What you could study next

  • BSc (Hons) in Computing or Cyber Security: the Level 5 BTEC Higher National Diploma in Computing for England is recognised for entry into the final year of many university degree programmes, letting you top up to a full honours degree in one year.
  • Certified Ethical Hacker (CEH) or CompTIA Security+: industry certifications that build on your cyber security knowledge and are valued by employers in the sector.
  • CIPD or management qualifications: if you move into a technical leadership or IT management role.
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