Level 3 BTEC Computing
St Ivo Academy
St Ivo Academy, High Leys, St Ives, Cambridgeshire , PE27 6RR
GCE A/AS Level or Equivalent
Level 3
Available start dates
Available start dates
Wednesday, 01 September 2027
St.Ivo Academy with Sixth Form
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours
Course Summary
This course provides students with the opportunities to develop core knowledge, skills and understanding that underpin computer programming and to develop computational thinking and programming skills that will enable them to solve problems.
Course Details
Students explore the critical components that safeguard information systems and data and will acquire knowledge and skills to comprehend and apply security and encryption.
The course comprises the following core, mandatory units:
Programming Fundamentals
Computer Network Security and Encryption
Human-Computer Interaction
Practical Programming
How will it be delivered and assessed?
60% Exam; 40% Coursework.
Assessment is summarised as:
External Assessment Administration: 2 x Exams
Internal Assessments : 2 units
Total assessments taken: 4 units
Entry requirements
5 5's including English and 4+ in maths
Equipment required
Text books and electronic resources are provided for the course.
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