Course code
Attendance
Full time
Duration
1 year
Intake
September only

Our exciting range of Computing and Digital courses have been developed in consultation with academics to ensure that they incorporate the most up-to-date knowledge and skills to enable progression to higher education. In addition, employers and professional bodies were consulted on the content to ensure that this conformed to current industry practice in computing and related occupational disciplines - all with the aim of giving you the right combination of knowledge, understanding and skills required for the 21st Century.

The topics studied on this course are:

  • Computer systems
  • Computational thinking, algorithms and programming
  • Programming project
  • Website design
  • Branding a product
  • Designing an interactive presentation

Internally assessed tests and coursework assignments.

Future career opportunities may include:

  • Software Engineer
  • App Developer
  • Games Programmer
  • Database Analyst
  • Web Developer
  • Cloud Developer
  • Network Engineer
  • Cloud Engineer
  • Network Security Analyst
  • Cyber Security Consultant
  • IT Support Engineer

Positive Futures is a set of essential qualities, embedded throughout your study programme, that we seek to develop in all students: 

  • Commitment
  • Collaboration
  • Confidence
  • Resilience

You will also engage in the Positive Futures Careers Programme, developing key employability skills through a diverse range of activities including work placements, volunteering, employer talks, industry study visits and employment and university fairs.

For Level 1 IT: 4 GCSEs at grade 9-2 (including Maths, English Language & Computer Science if studied)

As a Bury College student you will have access to a wide range of enrichment opportunities which will contribute to your personal growth and development and support your academic studies. 

These may include:

  • Art Club
  • Chess Club
  • Dance, Drama and Singing Workshops
  • Duke of Edinburgh Award
  • Gaming Hub
  • Music Club
  • Pride Club
  • Student Ambassador Scheme
  • A wide range of sport including Badminton, Cricket, Football, Fitness Training, Nerf, Netball, Volleyball and Table Tennis.

Please Note: We attempt to ensure that all information contained within this website is correct and up-to-date. However, some details may change as we review and update our provision. Although every effort is made to provide the teaching, examination, assessment and other services detailed on this website and in our other publications, Bury College cannot guarantee the provision of such programmes, services, facilities and fees. Bury College reserves the right to amend, withdraw, alter or amalgamate any of the courses, locations and facilities detailed within at any time. Should circumstances require such amendments, Bury College undertakes to use all reasonable steps to minimise the resultant disruption to those services and most importantly to students.

Careers in Computing & Digital