Content

The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Applied Computing) supports progression into higher education programmes in computing and ICT and introduces learners to relevant subject areas including:

  • Computer design
  • Information systems
  • Software development
  • Computer systems and network architecture
  • Website development
  • Mathematics for computing

 

Assessment

The Access to Higher Education Diploma is a unitised qualification and is assessed by way of continuous assessment. Methods of assessment are varied and reflect those that learners will encounter in higher education.

 

Where can I study?

The Agored Cymru Access to Higher Education Diploma (Applied Computing) is offered at the following centres:

  • Cardiff and Vale College
  • NPTC Group of Colleges

 

Potential progression routes

Learners successfully completing the Access to Higher Education Diploma (Applied Computing) may be considered for entry onto the following degree programmes at various higher education providers (this list is not exhaustive):

  • Computer Science
  • IT Management for Business
  • Computer Games Development
  • Graphic Design
  • Website Development
  • Information Communication Technology
  • Computer Security
  • Applied Cyber Security
  • Computer Forensics
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Software Engineering
  • Mathematics and Computer Science.

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