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Information Technology and Computer Programming dominate the world in which we live contributing significantly to our improving quality of life. The smartphone not only provides you with a means of communication over the telecommunications network but also allows you to access a world of information and web services. Computers have led to the increased automation of industrial process, the streamlining of the distribution network and impact on the future of travel through the development of driverless vehicles.
Following this study pathway will enable you to gain the qualifications required to further your knowledge and understanding of programming allowing you to progress to the interesting areas of cyber security, games programming and software engineering to name but a few.
Computer scientists and information technology specialists can also be found in every type of employment setting including health, education, social media, aeronautics and the protective services.
Future Technology Engineers Electives
Guest speakers
Trips
Drones
University of Cambridge – BSc Computer Science (A*A*A*) including Mathematics at A Level
University of Liverpool – BSc Computer Science and Software Development (AAB)
Apprenticeships
Employment
BTEC Extended Diploma in Information and Communication Technology
None – Your Extended Diploma is your full course
Work experience in an IT environment.
Future Technology Engineers Electives
Guest speakers
University and IT-related talks and workshops
Trips
Liverpool John Moores University – BSc Computer Security (DMM)
University of Newcastle BSc Computer Science (Security) (D*DD)
Apprenticeships
Employment
The remainder of your programme will consist of a second or third subject chosen from our extensive portfolio of courses.
Web design and development strand
Media Studies and Business
Software Engineering strand
Maths
Cyber security strand
Maths
Games Development
Business Studies
Future Technology Engineers Electives
University and IT-related talks and workshops
Guest speakers
Trips
Edge Hill University – BSc Computing and Games Programming (112 pts)
University of Sheffield – BSc
Artificial Intelligence and Computer Science
(DD+A in Mathematics at A Level)
Apprenticeships
Employment
Likely employment opportunities:
Software Engineering, Web Developer, Cyber Security Consultant, Games Developer, Systems Architect, Network Manager, Database Administrator.
BTEC ICT Extended Diploma [D*D*D*]
Where next :
University of the West of England
BA Economics
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If you’re not quite ready to start on a Level 3 Technical course (T Levels) or a Vocational Level 3 course (BTEC) but want to begin on the path to your chosen career, the Transition Programme could be for you.
Transition Programmes are tailored to prepare students to move onto Technical or Vocational Level 3 study. They will give you the opportunity to improve your English and Maths, your work readiness skills and introduce you to the technical skills and concepts that you will need for future study and employment.
As part of the Transition Programme you will study a BTEC Level 2 Award in your chosen subject area as well as the BTEC Level 2 Extended Award in Work Skills. You will also have the opportunity to resit GCSE English and/or Maths if you have not yet achieved a grade 4.
Entry criteria for Transition Programmes is four grade 3s including grade 3s in English Language and Maths GCSE.
