The Level 4 Diploma in Computing (RQF) (L4DC) makes up the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree within the UK university system.

Students will be given the opportunity to develop essential thinking and study skills, not only within the computing domain, but also within the context of business through a balance of academic and vocational subjects. The qualification will allow them to understand and enter the computing profession with the necessary knowledge expected within the industry and the ability to apply the skills to a range of IT-related functions.

Why choose Level 4 Diploma in Computing?

NCC Education’s Level 4 Diploma in Computing is:

• Regulated by Ofqual and listed on the Qualifications and Credit Framework – Qualification Number 600/0406/X. The Regulated Qualifications Framework (RQF) is a credit-based qualifications framework, allowing candidates to take a unit-based approach to building qualifications. For more information click here.
• Quality assured and well established in the UK and worldwide.
• Recognised and valued by employers and universities worldwide.
• A pathway qualification for candidates who wish to complete the NCC Education degree journey. This qualification is equivalent to the first year of an Computing degree qualification in the UK university system and will allow access to the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing. As well as this, completion will allow entry on to the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management), which is equivalent to the second year of Business Management degree. Successful candidates will also be able to transfer to a university or pursue a career in the Computing industr

Progression Opportunities:

The qualification allows entry onto the NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing, which is equivalent to the second year of a UK Bachelor’s degree, or enables you to pursue a career in the IT industry.

NCC Education qualifications are also recognised at over 70 universities in the UK and overseas including Canada, USA and Australia. With the L4DC qualification, students can progress into year two of a Bachelor’s degree.

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