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Level 3 IT Course in Wallsend – Tyne Metropolitan College

Cost£4,290.00
Duration1 year
LevelLevel 3
DeliveryClassroom based
Start1 Oct 2026
Study modeFull-time
AttendanceDaytime
Awarding bodyPearson Edexcel awarding body
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About this course

Level 3 IT Course in Wallsend. Classes run at Tyne Metropolitan College, full-time over two years.

This Pearson Edexcel BTEC covers the core of modern IT. You'll study networking, software development, cyber security, and data management. Units also cover project management and IT systems. The course suits anyone who wants a solid grounding in tech.

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

Who this course is for

Programme Title = TICT | Course Title = Information Technology Courses (TM) | Qualification Aim Reference = 60304546 | Qualification Aim Title = BTEC National Extended Diploma in Information Technology | College Delivery Area = Sport Professional and Creative Industries (Note: 1 other start date(s) for this course exist. Please contact the college for further information.)

Entry requirements

No specific entry requirements - contact the College for further details.

What you will learn

  • You'll learn how computer networks are built and managed.
  • You'll study the principles of software development and coding.
  • You'll explore cyber security threats and how to defend against them.
  • You'll understand how databases and data systems work.
  • You'll develop skills in project planning and IT project management.
  • You'll learn how to analyse and solve technical problems.
  • You'll build knowledge of cloud computing and emerging technologies.

How you will learn

You'll learn through classroom sessions at Tyne Metropolitan College. The BTEC is assessed mainly through assignments and projects rather than exams. You'll complete units throughout the two years, building a portfolio of work. Some units may include practical tasks and presentations.

What you will need to bring

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

Where next

Jobs you could do

  • IT Support Technician, helps users fix hardware and software problems.
  • Software Developer, builds and tests applications and programs.
  • Web Developer, designs and maintains websites and web apps.
  • Cyber Security Analyst, monitors systems and responds to threats.
  • Network Administrator, manages an organisation's IT infrastructure.
  • Data Analyst, turns raw data into useful business insights.

What you could study next

  • HNC or HND in Computing, a higher-level college qualification for deeper technical study.
  • Degree in Computer Science or IT, studied at university after completing this BTEC.
  • CompTIA A+ or Network+ certification, industry-recognised IT qualifications valued by employers.
  • Degree Apprenticeship in Software Engineering, combining work and study at degree level.
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