Level 3 Diploma in Computing

Course Overview

Qualification name: Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC)

Qualification equivalence / pathway: Foundation Studies Level

UK qualification system equivalence: Foundation, BTEC First Diploma​ O’Level / GCSE ​ Grades 9-1 ​

Assessment: Blended assignments and exams

Awarding body: NCC Education

Progression pathway: Refer to University Progression Booklet or page

Recognition: Ofqual, QiW

Entry Requirements

• Completed GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent qualification in their own country.
• Passed at least 4 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent in each subject.
• English and Mathematics should be included among these minimum grades.
• If a student has a lower score in Mathematics, they must pass a Mathematics pre-assessment test set by the centre and achieve the minimum mark.
• Students who do not have GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Level English, or equivalent, at grade ‘C’ or ‘4’ must have a valid IELTS score of 5.5 or above.
• Alternatively, students may take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test administered by an Accredited Partner Centre.
• Centres must provide evidence to justify any equivalency decision, including qualification equivalency and grade equivalency, for enrolments through non-GCSE or non-standard routes.