IT and Web Design
Students on our IT and Web Design course can complete a Level 4 (120 credits), Level 5 (120 credits) or a combined Level 4 & 5 (240 credits) OFQUAL Accredited diploma, designed to provide students with the skills needed to succeed in the IT industry.
The course is completed online and you can start at any time, it’s completely flexible. Each module (Level 4 & Level 5) consists of 40 hours of guided online learning, with an additional 30-50 hours worth of optional materials that include recommended exercises, readings, digital resources and self-test tasks.
To complete the course you’ll submit 10 online assignments at Level 4 and 6 online assignments at Level 5. Assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Once you’ve passed your course, you’ll be awarded with an OFQUAL Accredited diploma and you’ll be able to top up your qualification to a bachelor’s degree at a range of UK universities.
During this IT and Web Design course you’ll have access to 1-2-1 tutor support and webinars, social learning forums and additional materials to complete your diploma with ease.
Course Modules
Level 4 Module Listing
- Computer systems and software: This module will develop learners’ understanding of the integration of hardware and software components.
- Computer programming: Learners will use different tools and techniques to design, implement and test programs, following the system life cycle.
- Relational database systems: This unit will develop learners’ understanding of database systems and data analysis and modelling.
- Software engineering: Learners will gain an understanding of the need for software engineering and the different methods and techniques.
- Systems analysis and design: This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organisation needs in respect of business processes and transformation of information.
- E- commerce applications: This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world and in particular the identification of aims and objectives within a business and the design issues arising from the definition of requirements.
- Human computer interaction: This module will develop students understanding of principles and models of human computer interaction and evaluate existing HCI design and principles and use this to help them plan their own prototype multimedia user interface.
- IT and society: This module examines the impact of technology on society and explores trends and changes created. It will examine management issues and potential conflicts in terms of security and data management.
- Information systems theory and practice: This module explores elements of project management key to successful development and implementation of specific IT projects.
- Management information systems: This module focuses on understanding concepts of information systems and how they support business needs in terms of information processing and data processing.
Level 5 module listing
- Technopreneurship: The aim of this unit is to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.
- Network Security: The aim of this unit is to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents.
- C.Net Programming: This unit aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server-side programming techniques.
- System administration: The unit initially discusses the main aspects of system administration. The discussion begins with the description of the administrator role, and an analysis of the main elements of system administration.
- Content management systems:The aim of this unit is to enable you with the knowledge and skills needed to use Content Management Systems (CMS) as a tool for the creation of digital content. Successful achievement of this unit will enable you to understand CMS roles, content modelling, content aggregation, publication management and content migration.
- Web design:The aim of this unit is to enable you to develop the necessary skills and understanding to study effectively within higher education. This will enable learners to acquire the necessary reflective and critical thinking skills required to achieve individual learning potential.
Assignment Unit titles:
The assignment unit titles for the Level 4 course are:
- Information technology and IT ethics
- Mathematics and statistics for IT
- PC maintenance and operating systems
- Computer graphics editing and database concepts
- Logical IT networking
- Web design
The assignment unit titles for the Level 5 course are:
- Technopreneurship
- Network security
- C#.NET programming
- System Administration
- Content management systems
- Web design
Am I eligible for this programme?
To enrol in our Level 4 IT and Web Design course, you must be at least 18 years old and have a full secondary education, meaning you must have a minimum of 2 A-levels or equivalent.
If you don’t have 2 A-levels or the equivalent, such as NVQ Level 3, you may also be able to enrol based on your work experience.
To enrol on the Level 5 IT and Web Design course, you must have completed the Level 4 diploma in IT and Computing.
Cost and payments
Level 4: £5,000
Level 5: £5,000
Levels 4 & 5: £9,500
Students can make payment using one of the following methods:
- Credit or debit card
- Bank transfer
- Interest-free monthly instalments
- PayPal
- Western Union
- ELCAS funding
Career Progression
Whilst studying this course students will develop their skills in programming, systems analysis and design, software development. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue a career in IT within the public or private sector.
University Progression
Once you’ve completed your online Level 4 & 5 IT and Web Design course you have the opportunity to complete a third-year top-up degree programme, known as a ‘BA top up’, from a wide range of UK universities.
Students can apply to any university offering the BA top up and you can choose to study for your degree either online or in-person on campus.
If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are as follows.
Middlesex University
BSc Information Systems (Top-up)
BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) – ON CAMPUS
University of Derby
BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology
University of Roehampton
BSc Honours Web Design and Development (top up)
University of Huddersfield
BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-up)– ON CAMPUS
NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.