Computing and ICT – NCS Virtual Open Day

COMPUTING
AND ICT

Computing and
ICT

Please note that from September 2021, our vocational Computing courses are due to be delivered from our North Star campus. Computer at A level will remain at Queens Drive as will Functional Skills at ICT.

Gain industry recognised qualifications from Level 1 though to 5. We have excellent links with industry partners, which give our students the opportunity to work on real-life projects.  New College is also recognised as a Microsoft Showcase College.

courses

COMPUTING

BILLY MCQUEER

Computer Science (A Level)

Nigel Peare

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Computing (Level 3)

Graham Turner

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Digital Production, Design and Development (T Level – Level 3)

Tony Gilbert

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Esports (BTEC Level 3)

Tony Gilbert

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Functional Skills ICT (Level 1)

Virginia Peare

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ICT (BTEC Level 2)

Roger Francis

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ICT (BTEC Level 2)

Roger Francis

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IT Apprenticeships

STEVE BENGE

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IT (Level 1)

Tony Gilbert

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Digital Schoolhouse eSports Trophy Design 2019

Daniel Parker

Student case studies

Level 3 BTEC IT

Rares-Mihai Chiorean

“I like the overall attitude towards students and the fact that the College will give you real experience in your area of study. I’ve taken part in the Digital Schoolhouse Tournament which improved my leadership and team communication skills.”

Level 3 Computing as part of her study programme

Melfrida P Cardozo

“There is so much opportunity to progress within the College, from entry-level study, all the way up to a Cyber Foundation Degree. When I finish College, I plan to do a Cyber Security Apprenticeship with the Fast Forward Hub here at New College. I have really enjoyed my time here and I’ve gained so much knowledge.”

BTEC Level 3 Computing as part of his study programme

Daniel Parker

“I love New College as all of the lecturers and tutors are all so friendly and supportive. I had the opportunity to be involved in the Digital Schoolhouse esports tournament two years running and was selected to design the official tournament trophy; this was such an exciting experience. I received some fantastic guidance and mentoring from my lecturers. When I finish my studies at New College I aim to have a Level 4 Apprenticeship in Software Design.”

Level 3 Extended Diploma in Software as part of his study programme

Callum Carta

– Now studying Cyber and Computer Security at the University of Gloucestershire

“The computing course covered a wide spectrum of implementable skills and concepts in the IT industry including: website development, network security, programming and the fundamentals of computer hardware. This solidified my love for the subject as well as my desire to continue to with it.”