Quick facts
| Qualification type |
Three AAQs (Data Analysis, Cyber Security and Application Development) |
| Duration | 2 years |
| Study times |
You will be expected to be in college for a minimum of 3 days per week, from 9:00 to 4:00. Your timetable will be confirmed at induction. |
| Entry requirements |
5 x GCSEs at Grade 4 or above, preferably including English and Maths. Entry is via an interview where your commitment, enthusiasm and motivation should shine through. |
| Campus |
Edmunds House, West Suffolk College Sixth Form Campus, Bury St Edmunds |
| Work placements | Work related experience |
Is it for me?
There is a skills shortage in the Computing and IT industries, so on completion of the course your skills will be highly sought after. There is a wide range of careers available that offer exciting opportunities all over the world.
What you'll learn
- Networking
- Computer games and digital graphics
- Computer systems
- Web design and development
- Data analytics
- Digital Forensics
- Programming and software development
- Cyber security
- AR/VR development
Equipment required for the course
Stationery (notepad, pen/pencil and ruler) and a storage device (memory stick). A home computer is not required but would be helpful to enable you to work at home.
There will be at least one field trip in each year of the course. In the past two years we have visited Bletchley Park, The Cambridge Centre for Computing History and EGX the European Gaming Exhibition at the NEC.
Work experience placements
During each year you will take part in at least 40 hours of industry placement. This will build on the skills you've developed in the classroom, give an insight into professional practices within the industry and will provide valuable experience evidence for your CV and skills portfolio. The industry placement is also a great opportunity to develop contacts with potential future employers in the Digital sector.
Assessment
All modules are assessed through controlled assessment and exams. Each module has one exam and one controlled assessment.
Example careers
- Data Scientist
- Cyber Security Specialist
- Solutions Architect
- Web Developer
- Games Designer
- App Developer
- Business Analyst
- Forensic Computer Analyst
- IT Project Manager
- Digital Transformation Manager
- Chief Technical Officer
- Chief Information Officer
- Network Engineer
- UX Designer
- Robotics Engineer
- IT Support Technician
Days & times
Starting September 2026
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