About
The Diploma In Computing (MQF Level 5) is provided in conjunction with NCC Education and is the first year of a three-year degree journey with the University of Wolverhampton. The programme exposes students to both academic and vocational subjects and includes topics related to web design, programming, hardware and networking.
This qualification is ideal for students who have obtained the secondary education certificate or matriculation certificate. It is also suitable for mature students who are currently employed and wish to change their career or enhance their ICT skills. In the case of mature students, work experience and qualifications other than O’ and A’ levels are taken into consideration.
The Diploma is offered on both a full-time and part-time basis. Students are given access to study and reading material. Assessments are provided and corrected by NCC Education and consist of a number of examinations and assignments.
The STC Education three-year Computing framework of study includes:
First year: NCC Diploma in Computing (MQF Level 5)
Second year: University of Wolverhampton (MQF Level 5)
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity or
BSc (Hons) Computer Science or
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)
Third year: University of Wolverhampton (MQF Level 6)
BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity or
BSc (Hons) Computer Science or
BSc (Hons) Computer Science (Games Development)
Students who successfully complete the first year of the degree qualification usually gain direct entry to the 2nd year of a BSc(Hons) degree in Computing with the University of Wolverhampton.
Entry Requirements
- The entry requirement for the diploma is at least 6 O’ Levels including Mathematics, English and any other four subjects and an Intermediate or A level.
- OR The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business
- OR The NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies qualification.
- Mature students over the age of 21, are considered on an individual basis and do not necessarily have to meet the above requirements.
Mature students over the age of 21, are considered on an individual basis and do not necessarily have to meet the above requirements.
Syllabus
- Skills for Computing
- Computer Systems
- Computer Networks
- Databases
- Designing & Developing a Website
- Software Development Techniques
- Designing & Developing Object-Oriented Programs
- Office Solutions Development
Stipends
High-quality undergraduate education is of central importance to a number of objectives: an ever more highly skilled workforce and the development of new fields of study and specialisation. It is a key to Malta’s economic and social progress and is essential to many people’s continuing professional development.
The Maltese Government believes that students may find valid learning pathways in degree courses/programmes that are provided, either through foreign higher education institutions or through recognised private higher education institutions in Malta.
The Malta Government Undergraduate Scheme 2015 aims at providing more opportunities to further the choice of undergraduate degrees/qualifications up to MQF Level 6 and including Bachelor Degrees and vocational qualifications, classified as Level 6 or equivalent under the Malta Qualification Framework (MQF).
Through this scheme Government is extending the financial support available to undergraduate students at the University of Malta and MCAST, to other Maltese students undertaking equivalent studies, at other institutions, leading to officially recognised local and foreign MQF Level 6 qualification.
Funding
This course is funded
Quality education costs money and that is why we spend time giving information and guiding students and organisations about the various scholarship schemes which they can benefit from. The Get Qualified scheme is for Full-Timers and Part-timers.
Recover up to 70% of the money spent on this course
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