Level 3 Diploma in Computing
The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) is an Ofual regulated qualification. It is an Applied General qualification which allows candidates to demonstrate key transferable study skills, mathematical competency and applied cultural understanding, especially in the area of digital culture, as well as an understanding of the essential concepts of computer programming.
Entry Requirements
For entry onto the NCC Education L3DC qualication students must have at least
one of the following:
- Completed their GCSE/IGCSE âOâ Levels or an equivalent* qualification in their own country and passed 4 subjects with minimum grades of âCâ, â4â or equivalent* in each. English and Mathematicsâ¯should beâ¯included in these minimum grades.â¯
- In instances where a student achieves a lower score in Mathematics, they will be required to pass a Mathematics pre-assessment test set by the centre and achieve the minimum mark.
- Students who do not have a GCSE/iGCSE âOâ Levels or equivalent at a âCâ â4â in English, must have a valid score of 5.5 or above in the International English Language Testing System (IELTS) examination. Alternatively, students must take and pass the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.
Fees Structure
Particulars | Amount | Payment Schedule |
Admission | Tk. 40,000 | Upon admission |
1st Installment | Tk. 100,000 | 2 months after admission |
2nd Installment | Tk. 60,000 | 2 months after 1st installment |
Grand Total | Tk. 200,000 |
*Daffodil International Academy reserves the right to change the fees structure including NCC registration and exam fees.
Units
To complete the qualification a student must study and pass five units.
- Study and Presentation Skills  â This module equips students with the essential study skills needed to succeed at university level. Students will learn the basic skills necessary to conduct independent research, write academic papers, give formal oral presentations and apply what has been taught during lectures to your studies.
- Digital World  â This module will enable students to gain awareness and increased understanding of other cultures and their own alongside the impact of a more digitised world on those cultures. The content aims to help students to define and describe the concept of culture and use this as a framework to critically analyse their own and other cultures. Students will be able to apply their understanding of culture to other aspects of their course and to their plans for further study and work.Â
- Mathematical Skills for Computing  â This module builds upon studentâs knowledge of mathematics whilst introducing new topics appropriate across a range of academic disciplines and for their future career.
- Introduction to Computer Science â This module provides a basic introduction to a range of IT topics including organisation of a computer system, the relationship between hardware and software, applications of computers, databases, networking (with a focus on the Internet), graphics and multimedia.
- Introduction to Programming with Python  â This module exposes students to extensive practical use of the modern programming language Python , to illustrate the classic programming principles of sequencing, selection and iteration in the context of object-oriented computer programming.
Academic Progression
Students that complete the Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) can:
- Enrol onto the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC), equivalent to Year 1 of a UK bachelorâs degree.:
OR
- Choose where to study in the world
NCC Education are recognised by over 80 universities and institutes in the UK, Australia, Canada, Cyprus, Ireland, France, Germany, Japan, New Zealand and the USA. Students are also eligible to apply to several international branch campuses, including campuses in China, Malaysia, Mauritius, Singapore, UAE, Uzbekistan and Vietnam.
View the latest university progression routes for available to students that complete the Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES).