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UK Level 5 Diploma in Computer Science 

(Equivalent to first 2 years of a UK Bachelor's Degree)

The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC) is an Ofqual-regulated qualification that forms the second year of the NCC Education degree pathway. It builds on the Level 4 Diplomain Computing and covers advanced areas such as database development, information systems analysis, network security and cryptography.

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Students must pass all four specialist units and two elective units

Specialist Units:

Networking Security and Cryptography
Computing Project
Agile Development
Mobile App Development

Elective Units:

Data Analysis and Visualisation with Python.

Artificial Intelligence

Back End Web Development

Introduction to Data Science and Big Data

IT Project Management

Professional and Career Development in IT Analysis,

Design and Implementation

Two Years Full Time / Online
Year 1: Level 4
Year 2: Level 5

NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES) UK Level 3 Diploma in Business or UK RQF Level 3 Diploma in Computing or any other subject.

OR An international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L3IFDHES or L3DB qualification. This shall be agreed with NCC Education in advance. OR One ‘A’ Level or equivalent, or an appropriate Senior Secondary School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar level If a potential student’s first language is not English, they must also reach the English Language requirements of either:

International English Language Testing System (IELTS) minimum score of 5.5. Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by RIMS. OR GCE ‘O’ Level English C6.

Mature applicants will be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate over 2 years of relevant work experience; AND Have GCE ‘O’ Level / IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent. OR The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.


Online Tuition Fee - GBP 3,500 / AED 17,000 / INR 4,44,000 . Easy Instalment Facility Available. (Total for 2 years)
Upon successful completion of the qualification, students will be able to study Direct Final Year Bachelor Degree in Computer related subjects.
Progress to universities that recognise NCC Education or UK Level 5 qualifications, or pursue career opportunities in your chosen industry. UK top-up degrees typically represent the final year (Level 6) of undergraduate study, allowing students with qualifications such as an HND or UK Level 5 Diploma to progress towards a full honours Bachelor’s degree in areas including Computing, Engineering, Cybersecurity and Software Engineering.
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