MQF LEVEL 6 Diploma in Information Technology Ofqual no: 603/3789/8

MQF LEVEL 6 Diploma in Information Technology Ofqual no: 603/3789/8

  • 120 UK Credits
  • 60 ECTS

Course Overview

The objective of the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology is to provide learners with an excellent foundation for a career in a range of organisations. It designed to ensure that each learner is ‘business ready’: a confident, independent thinker with a detailed knowledge of Information Technology, and equipped with the skills to adapt rapidly to change.

The qualification is ideal for those who have started, or are planning to move into, a career in private or public sector business. Successful completion of the Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology will provide learners with the opportunity to progress to further study or employment.

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For entry onto the OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology qualification, learners must possess:

  • Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 4 Diploma or equivalent
  • The learner must be 18 years or older at the beginning of the course
  • English requirements: If a learner is not from a majority English-speaking country must provide evidence of English language competency. For more information visit the English Language Expectations page.

  • Advanced Computer Networks (20 UK Credits | 10 ECTS)
  • Advanced-Data Analytics (20 UK Credits | 10 ECTS)
  • Advanced Database Management Systems (20 UK Credits | 10 ECTS)
  • Management Information Systems (20 UK Credits | 10 ECTS)
  • Computers, Society and Law (20 UK Credits | 10 ECTS)
  • Computing Projects (20 UK Credits | 10 ECTS)

OTHM qualifications at RQF Level 5 represent practical knowledge, skills, capabilities, and competencies assessed in academic terms as equivalent to Foundation Degrees, Higher National Diploma (HND) and Year 2 of a three-year UK Bachelor's degree.

The OTHM Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology consists of 6 mandatory units for a combined total of 120 credits, 1200 hours Total Qualification Time (TQT) and 480 Guided Learning Hours (GLH) for the completed qualification.

The qualification is designed to be delivered over one academic year for full-time study, but it is also flexible in its delivery in order to accommodate part-time and distance learning.

The qualification is delivered face-to-face, through lectures, tutorials, seminars, distance, online by approved centres only.

All units within this qualification are internally assessed by the centre and externally verified by OTHM. The qualifications are criterion referenced, based on the achievement of all the specified learning outcomes.

To achieve a ‘pass’ for a unit, learners must provide evidence to demonstrate that they have fulfilled all the learning outcomes and meet the standards specified by all assessment criteria. The judgement that the learners have successfully fulfilled the assessment criteria is made by the Assessor.

The Assessor should provide an audit trail showing how the judgement of the learners’ overall achievement has been arrived at.

The Level 5 Diploma in Information Technology qualification has been developed with career progression and professional recognition in mind. Successful completion of this qualification provides learners with the opportunity for a wide range of academic progressions including the OTHM Level 6 Diploma in Information Technology. For more information visit the University Progressions page on this website.

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Euro (EU / Maltese)3500.00
Euro (Non EU) 6500.00
Course Length

1 academic year

Intakes

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Language

English

Location

Learnkey address as location of course being held

Awarding body
OTHM