IT and Web Design
(240 credits)

Computer systems and software
This module will develop learners’ understanding of the integration of hardware and software components.

Computer programming
Learners will use different tools and techniques to design, implement and test programs, following the system life cycle.

Relational database systems
This unit will develop learners’ understanding of database systems and data analysis and modelling.

Software engineering
Learners will gain an understanding of the need for software engineering and the different methods and techniques.

Systems analysis and design
This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organisation needs in respect of business processes and transformation of information.

E- commerce applications
This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world and in particular the identification of aims and objectives within a business and the design issues arising from the definition of requirements.

Human computer interaction
This module will develop students understanding of principles and models of human computer interaction and evaluate existing HCI design and principles and use this to help them plan their own prototype multimedia user interface.

IT and society
This module examines the impact of technology on society and explores trends and changes created. It will examine management issues and potential conflicts in terms of security and data management.

Information systems theory and practice
This module explores elements of project management key to successful development and implementation of specific IT projects.

Management information systems
This module focuses on understanding concepts of information systems and how they support business needs in terms of information processing and data processing.

Technopreneurship
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.

Network security
This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents.

C#.NET Programming
This unit aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server side programming techniques.

System Administration
This unit aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation; shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local and group policies; backup policies; restore policies and performance tuning.

Content Management Systems
This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to use content management systems (CMS) as a tool for the creation of digital content. Successful achievement of this unit will enable learners to understand CMS roles, content modelling, content aggregation, publication management and content migration.

Web Design
This unit aims to provide learners with the skills and knowledge of client side programming and how to create a dynamic web pages using JavaScript (JS) programming language and Adobe Dreamweaver. The unit covers the creation of dynamic web pages that use form validation, validate user input, process user input at client side, dynamic navigation menu and a web client application.

The Qualifi level 4/5 IT and web-design course is made up of 6 written assignments at each level. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

1. Information technology and IT ethics
2. Mathematics and statistics for IT
3. PC maintenance and operating systems
4. Computer graphics editing and database concepts
5. Logical IT networking
6. Web design

The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:

1. Technopreneurship
2. Network security
3. C#.NET programming
4. System administration
5. Content management systems
6. Web design

To enrol onto the level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enroling on to the level 5 course, you must complete the level 4 or equivalent.

If you decide to top up to a full undergraduate degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are as follows.

Middlesex University

• BSc Information Systems (Top-up)– £6,000
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology and Business Information Systems (Top-up) – ON CAMPUS– £9,250 (UK)/ £14,700 (INT/EU)

University of Derby

• BSc (Hons) Computing and Information Technology– £5,250

Southampton Solent University

• BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business, fee £9,250

University of Huddersfield

• BSc (Hons) Information Technology (Top-up)– ON CAMPUS– £9,250

NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies. Visit www.slc.co.uk for more information.

Whilst studying this course students will develop their skills in programming, systems analysis and design, software development. Upon successful completion of the course, students can pursue a career in IT within the public or private sector.