Have a question?
(01473) 556600
[email protected]
Report Abuse
Staff/Students
  • Dashboard
  • Moodle
  • Platform One
  • Shop
  • Webmail
Suffolk One Suffolk One
    • Home
    • Information
        • About Us
        • Coronavirus Advice
        • Dates To Note
        • Exams at One
        • Feb 2021 Information Booklets
        • News
        • Ofsted Report
        • Policies
        • Privacy at One
        • Remote Learning Guidance
        • Special Educational Needs Support
        • Stakeholder Feedback
        • Suffolk Academies Trust
        • Services at One
        • 16-19 Tuition Fund
        • Virtual Open Event Information
        • Teacher Assessed Grades
    • Prospective Students
        • Am I eligible to apply?
        • Application Guidance Information
        • Apply
        • Choosing the Right Course
        • Entry Requirements
        • Extra help with your learning
        • Prospective Student Interviews
        • Interview Materials
        • Life at One
        • One Achievement
        • Parent and Guardian Information
        • Travelling to Campus
        • Work Experience
    • Courses
        • Level 3 Courses
        • Level 2 Courses
        • Supported Learning
        • Prospectus
    • One Extra
        • Alumni
        • Anthology
        • Beauty at One
        • Community Use
        • Computing at School
        • Careers
        • Enrichment
        • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
        • Leisure Learning Courses
        • Music and Performing Arts at One
        • One Magazine
    • [email protected]
    • Work at One
        • Welcome
        • Vacancies
        • Application FAQ's
        • Benefits of Working at One
        • Gender Pay Gap Report
        • Staff Profiles
        • Work at Abbeygate SFC
    • Contact
    • Home
    • Information
        • About Us
        • Coronavirus Advice
        • Dates To Note
        • Exams at One
        • Feb 2021 Information Booklets
        • News
        • Ofsted Report
        • Policies
        • Privacy at One
        • Remote Learning Guidance
        • Special Educational Needs Support
        • Stakeholder Feedback
        • Suffolk Academies Trust
        • Services at One
        • 16-19 Tuition Fund
        • Virtual Open Event Information
        • Teacher Assessed Grades
    • Prospective Students
        • Am I eligible to apply?
        • Application Guidance Information
        • Apply
        • Choosing the Right Course
        • Entry Requirements
        • Extra help with your learning
        • Prospective Student Interviews
        • Interview Materials
        • Life at One
        • One Achievement
        • Parent and Guardian Information
        • Travelling to Campus
        • Work Experience
    • Courses
        • Level 3 Courses
        • Level 2 Courses
        • Supported Learning
        • Prospectus
    • One Extra
        • Alumni
        • Anthology
        • Beauty at One
        • Community Use
        • Computing at School
        • Careers
        • Enrichment
        • Extended Project Qualification (EPQ)
        • Leisure Learning Courses
        • Music and Performing Arts at One
        • One Magazine
    • [email protected]
    • Work at One
        • Welcome
        • Vacancies
        • Application FAQ's
        • Benefits of Working at One
        • Gender Pay Gap Report
        • Staff Profiles
        • Work at Abbeygate SFC
    • Contact

    Course Information

    • Home
    • Courses
    • Level 3 Courses
    • Information Technology Extended Diploma

    Diploma Level 3 - Information Technology Extended Diploma

    • Description
    • Video

    WHAT DOES THE COURSE INVOLVE?

    This specialist programme in ICT will be delivered 3 days per week at One with work placements and projects undertaken with local businesses. You will study a range of different units over the two year course.

    Some of the things you might do on the course include:

    • Develop an understanding of computer systems, their internal components and how they affect performance
    • Assess human computer interaction and the impact on society, the economy, and culture
    • Develop data modelling techniques and create your own models for the capture and management of data, ready for business use.
    • Design and create 2D and 3D graphics, making use of industry level software within a professional workflow context.
    • Learn how to program using an Object Oriented approach and how it can be applied to software and games development
    • Learn about the potential threats to ICT systems and security and learn how to keep systems and data secure
    • Design and prototype micro controlled Inter of Things systems to solve real life problems.

    There is enhanced opportunities for this programme of study to prepare you for appropriate employment within the vocational sector, as well as offering opportunities for those of you who have decided that you clearly wish to enter a specialist area of work.

    For further course information please click here

    WHAT DO I NEED TO JOIN THE COURSE?

    5 x GCSE 9-4. English grade 4. Maths grade 5 desirable but Grade 4 will be considered on the basis of the overall relevant grade profile.

    New student: if both GCSE English and Maths are 5 or greater, but student has achieved less than 5 GCSEs 9-4 in total, they will be considered for this course at the discretion of subject staff.  

    L2 Progression student: if L2 achievement is MM or better AND the progression student has achieved 4 or more in their GCSE English or Maths resits.

    CAN I TAKE ADDITIONAL QUALIFICATIONS?

    This course is equivalent of 3 A Levels and it does not need to be supplemented by other qualifications. However, it is possible to do an additional course from our range of A Levels and BTEC Certificates. You can discuss the suitable combinations at interview.

    HOW WILL I BE ASSESSED?

    The BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Information Technology combines units and practical experiences. Students will be taught in a group by completing projects and assignments. All topics are formally assessed and graded as Pass, Merit or Distinction, with an overall grade for the qualification awarded. The assessment will take the form of 13 units which is assessed through a combination of externally marked exams.

    WHAT ARE THE COSTS?

    There are no charges to study on any of our courses. However, you will be expected to fund travel to and from any educational visits.

    WHAT IS THE DURATION?

    This is a two year course.

    WHAT IS THE UCAS POINTS TARIFF FOR THIS COURSE?

    BTEC Extended Diploma

    Grade UCAS Points
    D*D*D* 168
    D*D*D 160
    D*DD 152
    DDD 144
    DDM 128
    DMM 112
    MMM 96
    MMP 80
    MPP 64
    PPP 48

    HOW DO I APPLY?

    Click here

    Course Information

    • Course Type Diploma Level 3
    • Duration 2 Years
    • Awarding Body Pearson
    • Tweet
    • Pinterest

    Latest News

    College Site Open 10.02.2021
    College Site Open 10.02.2021
    9thFebruary2021
    College Closure 09.02.2021
    College Closure 09.02.2021
    8thFebruary2021
    College Closure 08.02.2021
    College Closure 08.02.2021
    7thFebruary2021

    Related Pages

    • Accounting
    • Ancient History
    • Applied Human Biology Extended Certificate
    • Applied Science Extended Certificate
    • Applied Science Extended Diploma
    • Art
    • Art and Design Extended Diploma
    • Beauty Therapy Diploma
    • Biology
    • Business Extended Diploma
    • Business Studies
    • Chemistry
    • Computer Science
    • Core Maths
    • Dance
    • Drama and Theatre Studies
    • Economics
    • Electronics
    • Engineering Extended Diploma
    • English Language
    • English Language and Literature (Combined)
    • English Literature
    • Extended Certificate in Sport and Exercise Science
    • Film Studies
    • Foundation Diploma in Art, Design & Media Practice
    • French
    • Further Maths
    • Games Design Extended Certificate
    • Geography
    • Government and Politics
    • Graphic Communication
    • Health and Social Care Extended Certificate
    • Health and Social Care Extended Diploma
    • History
    • IMI Vehicle Repair and Maintenance
    • Information Technology Extended Diploma
    • Mathematics
    • Mathematics
    • Media Production Extended Diploma
    • Media Studies
    • Music
    • Music Performance Subsidiary Diploma
    • Music Technology (Sound Engineering) Extended Certificate
    • Performing Arts Extended Diploma
    • Philosophy
    • Photography
    • Physics
    • Psychology
    • RSL Level 3 Diploma in Acting
    • Sociology
    • Spanish
    • Sport Extended Diploma
    • Textile Design
    • TV and Film Production Extended Certificate

    Suffolk One

    One

    Scrivener Drive
    Ipswich
    Suffolk
    IP8 3SU

    Switchboard: 01473 556600
    Absence Line: 01473 556610

    Key Links

    • Home
    • Apply
    • Courses
    • News
    • Sitemap
    • Privacy Policy

    About One

    One is an inclusive Sixth Form College located in Ipswich, Suffolk. We offer an extensive range of Post-16 courses including: A Levels, BTEC Diplomas, GCSE re-sits and courses in Foundation Learning. The college has received an outstanding Ofsted Report, followed by excellent examination results for our first four cohorts.

    © Suffolk One 2012 - 2016

    SUFFOLK ACADEMIES TRUST a charitable company limited by guarantee registered in England and Wales (company number 9702333) whose registered office is at West Suffolk College, Out Risbygate, Bury St Edmunds, Suffolk IP33 3RL (the "Company”).