Diploma in Computing (UKL3)
NCC Education Pre-University Diploma in Computing
(MQF Level 4)
September 2025
EU Students
Non-EU Students
African Students
Asian Students
About
NCC Education is a UK awarding body, regulated by Ofqual and well established in the UK and worldwide.
NCC Education’s Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) is equivalent to MQF Level 4.
This diploma is a general qualification that introduces the field of computing and equips students to show key transferable study skills, mathematical competency, and an understanding of the essential concepts of IT and practical computing skills.
The L3DC is designed to provide computing students with direct knowledge relevant to studying computing at a higher level.
Students will gain the necessary knowledge and skills vital for either continued studies or the start of a career.
The successful completion of the qualification guarantees students entry to the L4DC offered at STC Higher Education, as well as opening up opportunities to access a range of higher education courses or employment.
Entry Requirements
Students must have successfully completed secondary school education in an appropriate range of subjects and obtained 4 (four) O levesl passes including Mathematics and English OR equivalent.
Students who do not have an O level pass in English must satisfy one of the below requirements;
EITHER
- Have the required minimum result in the NCC Education Standard English Placement Test.
OR
- Have a valid score of 4.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination or equivalent.
Syllabus
- Study and Presentation Skills
- Digital World
- Introduction to Computer Science
- Introduction to Programming with Python
- Mathematical Skills for Computing
Further Steps
In particular, this qualification serves as a pathway to one of the degrees offered in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton, namely:
- BSc (Hons) Computer Science
- BSc (Hons) Cybersecurity
STC Higher Education
