ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Computing

• Be able to manage and lead informatics teams
• Learn to understand and implement web-based technologies
• Demonstrate expertise in database tools
• Learn to apply networking concepts at the workplace
• Learn RDMBS (Relational database management) concepts
• Gain an understanding of ethical and legal problems in this profession

The course will be directly delivered to you, and you have 12 months access to the online learning platform from the date you joined the course.  The course is self-paced and you can complete it in stages, revisiting the lectures at any time.

ATHE is a globally recognised awarding organisation that provides vocationally oriented qualifications in business, computing, healthcare and more.

With over 280 centres in over 55 countries, ATHE’s Ofqual regulated qualifications are approved as progression pathways by 25 UK and international Universities. ATHE has also certificated over 40,000 learners for 30 clients globally through their endorsed program service.

• IT professionals
• University students
• Project managers
• System analysts
• Software and database engineers
• Web architects
• IT support engineers and assistants

For learners who have recently been in education or training the entry profile is likely to include one of the following:

• Prior study in computing or related subjects at level 4 or above a level 4 qualification for example an ATHE Level 4 Diploma in Computing
• Other equivalent international qualifications
• Learners may also have relevant work experience

Language

For those whom English is not their first language we recommend the following standards of proficiency in English language skills or an approved equivalent for this qualification:

• IELTs 5.5
• Common European Framework of Reference (CEFR) B2
• Cambridge English Advanced (CAE) 162 or above
• Pearson Test of English (PTE) Academic 42-49

Assessment methods include:

• An academic paper or article for publication.
• The compilation of a case study or report.
• A project in response to a design brief.
• The production of a portfolio of evidence relating to a particular course unit.
• The creation of a prototype for a specified product.

Learners will receive an ATHE Level 5 Diploma in Computing upon completing this course. This Ofqual regulated qualification is delivered and accessed by South London College. 

Apart from earning a Bachelor’s Degree or Top Up Degree programme in a reputable UK University, learners also step into roles such as:

• Software developer (≈£83k per year)
• Network engineer (≈£79k per year)
• IT consultant (≈£81k per year)
• Database administrator (≈£85k per year)
• Web developer (≈£71k per year)

Source: Glassdoor, 2023