VOC Level 3

Level 3 Computing and Information Technology

Campus
Lincoln Campus
Start Date
September 2026
Duration
1 Year with a second year for a top-up qualification (Full-time)

This course is significantly oversubscribed, and there is a possibility that a place may not be secured this year.

Do you thrive when using a computer for studying? Have you thought about making your app or website? If you enjoy figuring out how things work and have a curious mind, a computing course could be just what you are looking for.

As a student at Lincoln College studying Computer Science or IT, you will learn valuable industry skills and experience, including those units listed below among others, along with industry guest speakers and visits/trips to enhance your experience whilst you are with us.

To be clear this is not a course for IT Users we don’t train you to use office products, accounts, or photo editing software.

During this course, you’ll learn:

Information Technology Systems
Creating Databases to Manage Information
Using Social Media in Business
Website Development Computing
Principles of Computer Science Programming
Fundamentals of Computer Systems
IT Systems Security and Encryption
Creating Business Applications/Social Media

You’ll need GCSE Mathematics Grade Five/B, and English Language and three others (minimum Grade Four/C or equivalent). You’ll be asked to attend an interview and provide a reference (from an employer or recent school/college report).

At your interview, you will be required to demonstrate knowledge and practical ability in IT and computing and to provide evidence of previous IT knowledge and skills in the form of a portfolio.

Assessment: Assessment is by written coursework, exam, and external assessment.

Progression: Studying a Level Three computing qualification at Lincoln College can lead to many exciting entry-level job opportunities or progressing to study a Computer Science degree, Institute of Technology Diploma here at Lincoln College, or at a University.

You’ll need general stationery equipment, access to the internet, and a PC at home capable of running Microsoft products (specifically Microsoft Visual Studio); PCs are also available on campus.

Fees listed are for those aged 19 years and over only. Fees are subject to change. Support for fees may be available, such as fee remission or the Advanced Learner Loan.

For further information regarding the Advanced Learner Loan please visit www.lincolncollege.ac.uk/funding-your-course/

Please note that where stated, fees are for the first year of a course only.

For more information contact our Course Information Office on 030 030 32435 or email [email protected]