Computing, Website and Game Design With employment in the IT and telecoms industry set to grow at five times the national average over the next decade, IT and digital technology is fast becoming one of the UK’s most highly paid careers. In 2018, the industries grew 32% faster than the rest of the UK economy, creating highly-paid job opportunities and accounting for 1.58m jobs across the UK.
What will I do?
Top employment sectors include application and software development, data management, cyber security, data analytics, hardware, devices, and open source hardware. All our full-time courses are aimed at students who want to gain nationally recognised qualifications in computing and IT. We will help you to meet your personal, career and employment goals whether you are leaving school, are in work or simply want to improve your computing skills.
Career opportunities
Our dedicated lecturers have sector experience backed up with subject-specific knowledge. Lessons unfold in creative ways illustrated with real-life case studies and examples. Students can take on industry work experience. The department uses modern hardware and software, such as Adobe Creative Suite, Visual Studio NET, Java NetBeans, Brackets, BFXR, Audacity and Game Maker. All our courses are delivered in bespoke IT laboratories with a specialised suite for the delivery of PC construction and network developments. Achievement on our programmes currently stands at 99%, and 100% of BSc students find employment in computingrelated careers within three months of graduating.
The majority of students on computing and IT courses progress on to higher education and within NPTC Group of Colleges, we can offer our students degrees on their doorsteps. We have an ideal progression route where, following the successful completion of the Level 3 Extended Diploma or A Level programme in a related discipline, students can progress on to the HND Computing (two years) followed by the BSc (Hons) Applied Computing (third year). To go on to higher education or secure employment in a range of business and ICT organisations, many students study computer related courses. Some of the organisations that employ past students and graduates include Fujitsu, NPTCBC, The Good IT Company, DVLA, 15 Below, CGI, ALTech UK and Virgin Media. Please note that if you are considering teaching as a career, universities require GCSEs at grade B or above for Maths, English and Science. For Computer Science courses some universities ask for a minimum of grade B at Maths GCSE. Potential Career opportunities: Software/Apps Design and Development, Games Design and Development, Web Design / Development, Systems Analysis, Database Development / Administration, Technical Support, Network and Security.
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Past students are now working as: software developers, dynamic CRM developers, data analysts, IT support and operations technicians, web and eCommerce developers, data warehouse analysts, and systems analysts.
You will explore how ICT is used in industry by developing sector specific knowledge, technical and practical skills, along with how to apply these skills in a work related environment.
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