What You Will Study
The course will teach you the skills you need to succeed in these rapidly growing fields. You will learn about programming languages, software development methodologies, cybersecurity concepts, and more. You will also have the opportunity to specialize in one or more areas of software development or cybersecurity, such as web development, mobile development, game development, network security, or information security.
Here are some of the specific topics you will learn about on a level 3 software development and cybersecurity course:
- Programming languages: Java, Python, C#, and more
- Software development methodologies: Agile, Waterfall, and more
- Cybersecurity concepts: Malware, phishing, social engineering, and more
- Web development
- Mobile development
- Network security
- Information security
- Data handling, analysis, and presentation
- Problem-solving
- Communication
By the end of the course, you will be able to:
- Design and develop software applications
- Apply software development methodologies
- Protect computer systems and networks from unauthorized access, use, disclosure, disruption, modification, or destruction
- Work independently and as part of a team
- Communicate effectively with technical and non-technical audiences
- Analyze and interpret data
- Solve problems using a variety of methods
- Communicate effectively in writing and orally
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How You Will Be Assessed
Written assignments and practical observations/tasks, external (exams), internal (assignments) and synoptic (projects) and some units are externally assessed via online exams.
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Entry Requirements
5 GCSEs at Grade 9-4, including English or Maths.
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Relevant Level 2 at Merit Grade, plus English and Maths at a minimum of Level 2. -
Further Study
On completion with the appropriate pass plus English and Maths grades, you can progress through the levels, you can then progress to Higher Education to study for an HNC/D, Foundation Degree or BA/BSc degree in a range of disciplines at Wakefield College or a centre of your choice.
