OTHM Level 4 Information Technology
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Course Aim
The OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology course aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge required to follow a relevant career path or continue study.
Level 4 is equivalent to year 1 of a Bachelor’s degree.
The course consists of 6 units. Each unit consists of 80 hours of teaching and 120 hours of recommended personal study time.
Guided learning hours may be provided as lectures, seminars or tutorials.
Subjects
Students will study content in relation to the following subject areas:
- Programming Foundations
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Web and Multimedia Applications
- Computer and Network Technology
- Software Development
- Managing Business Information
Please note, some lessons may be delivered online.
Course Composition
36 teaching weeks spread over a year 480 guided learning hours 720 hours recommended personal study Total expected learning hours: 1,200
Course Information
Minimum Level Requirements
English Language Requirement: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent with no less than 5.0 in any skill.
Qualification: Relevant NQF/QCF/RQF Level 3
award / diploma or
equivalent.
Minimum age: 18 years +
Assessment
Assessment may take the form of individual and team based projects and presentations / seminars, tests, personal learning journals, exams, continuous assessment, portfolios, mind maps and organising events, which are all based on the College's fair assessment policy.
Certificates and Credits
Upon successful completion of the course you will be presented with an OTHM Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology, awarded by OTHM Qualifications.
OTHM Qualifications is approved and regulated by Ofqual.
Graduates of this course will receive 120 credits.
Progression
Upon successful completion of the course students can enter the OTHM Level 5 Information Technology course.
Course Start Dates
Students can join the course in September and January. Applications for other start dates may be considered on a case-by-case basis after assessing the individual's prior learning.
General Level / Experience of Staff
Staff are qualified to at least one level above to the level they are teaching and hold a relevant teaching qualification.
Staff come from a range of backgrounds, including academic and industry specialisms. From time to time we may invite guest lecturers or subject specific specialists to take lectures / seminars.
Staff teaching English modules hold a Cambridge CELTA or Trinity CertTESOL qualification.
Fees and Other Relevant Costs
Tuition fees for new students: £16,600 (includes a £100 non-refundable enrolment fee).
Tuition fees for existing or continuing students: £16,500 per annum.
OTHM Registration: £250
Field Trips: costs will be charged as incurred, but will not exceed £200 per annum. Field trips are optional and do not contribute to the overall assessment.
Books: a range of books are recommended to supplement teaching and are purchased at the discretion of the student. All recommended texts are available in the College library for reference purposes.
All students are tested in English after registration at ETC. Additional support classes in English are included in the cost, if required.
Please download the programme specification for more information.
ETC’s University Counsellor Services
When you study with ETC you will be assigned to our University Counsellor.
They will help you to:
Find the university of your choice
Write your personal statement
Get letters of recommendation
Complete your university application
Find out about your extra curricular activities