NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC)
The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification (with specialisms) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) or the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L4DC BM), exposing students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including database development, information systems analysis, network security and cryptography.
Students will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects in order to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to play a significant role in IT organisations. On successful completion of the qualification students will be able to complete the final year of a degree with Lincoln University College.
For entry onto the NCC Education L5DC qualification students must have at least one of the following:
NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)
OR
A local or international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L4DC qualification. This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance
If a potential student whose first language is not English, they will need to obtain a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.
Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.
Direct Entry at Other Points
Many students are expected to join the NCC Education Computing journey at Level 4 or earlier.
However, applications will be accepted for entry at any point and will be accepted, by means of documented evidence, using the following criteria:
The applicant’s general educational background is appropriate for the level of entry.
The applicant’s knowledge of computing is both equivalent to, and appropriate for, the level of entry.
Duration of Study
Full Time - 1 Year
Part Time - 1.5 Years
