Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC)

The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) is an Ofqual-regulated qualfication. It 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.

For entry onto the NCC Education L3DC qualication students must have at least
one of the following:

  • Completed their GCSE/IGCSE ‘O’ Levels or an equivalent* qualification in their own country and passed 4 subjects with minimum grades of ‘C’, ‘4’ or equivalent* in each. English and Mathematics should be included in these minimum grades. 
  • 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 ‘O’ Levels or equivalent at a ‘C’ ‘4’ 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.

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.

To complete the qualification a student must study and pass five units.

  • Study and Presentation Skills  – 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  – 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. 
  • Mathematical Skills for Computing  – This module builds upon student’s knowledge of mathematics whilst introducing new topics appropriate across a range of academic disciplines and for their future career.
  • Introduction to Computer Science – 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  – 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.

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 bachelor’s 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).