Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science) (L5DC DS)

The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science) (L5DC DS) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science) (L5DC DS) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey. This builds upon the knowledge gained during the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC).

Course Overview

Students will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects in order to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to manage big data and extract valuable insights. If you enjoy statistics or working with data and information, the Level 5 Data Science Specialism could be an excellent career path for you.

Units

Students are required to complete six units comprising of 4 core units and 2 of the 4 elective units:

Specialist Units Mandatory

Artificial Intelligence
Business IT Project
Data Analysis and Visualisation with Python
Introduction to Data Science and Big Data

Elective Units (Choose 2)

Agile Development
Analysis, Designs and Implementation
IT Project Management
Professional and Career Development in IT

Entry Requirements

- - For entry onto the NCC Education L5DC DS course, students must have at least one of the following:
    - NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)
    OR
    - A local or international qualification, which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC)
    This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.
    If a potential student’s first language is not English, they must also reach the
    English Language requirements of either:
    - International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5 or above
    - Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.

Accreditation Status

NCC Education is accredited to award the Level 5 Diploma in Computing by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in England. Ofqual Qualification reference number 600/3055/0.

Assessment

Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year.

All units, except the project, are assessed by assignments and/or examinations.

Past papers and sample assessments:

Agile Development

Sample Assignment

Sample Mark Scheme

Analysis, Design and Implementation

Sample Assignment

Sample Mark Scheme

IT Project Management

Sample Assignment