Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science)
(L5DC DS)

The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science) (L5DC DS) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Data Science) (L5DC DS) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey. This builds upon the knowledge gained during the Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC). 

   

Students will study a balance of academic and vocational subjects in order to provide the necessary knowledge and skills to manage big data and extract valuable insights.  If you enjoy statistics or working with data and information, the Level 5 Data Science Specialism could be an excellent career path for you.   

  • NCC Education is accredited to award the Level 5 Diploma in Computing by Ofqual (Office of Qualifications and Examinations Regulation) in England. Ofqual Qualification reference number 600/3055/0.

For entry onto the NCC Education L5DC DS course, students must have at least one of the following:  

  • NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) 

OR  

  • A local or international qualification, which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) 

This must be agreed with NCC Education in advance.  

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 or above 
  • Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by our Accredited Partner Centres.

Students are required to complete six units comprising of 4 core units and 2 of the  4 elective units:  

Specialist Units Mandatory 
  • Artificial Intelligence  
  • Business IT Project  
  • Data Analysis and Visualisation with Python 
  • Introduction to Data Science and Big Data 

 

Elective Units (Choose 2) 
  • Agile Development 
  • Analysis, Designs and Implementation 
  • IT Project Management 
  • Professional and Career Development in IT 

 

Assessments for all units are offered in a number of assessment cycles throughout the year.