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Pathway to a degree or advanced apprenticeship in computer science
Pathway to a degree or advanced apprenticeship in computer science
Pathway to a degree or advanced apprenticeship in computer science
Digital Systems and Data requires you to achieve at least the minimum entry requirements for your chosen pathway.
The minimum entry requirements will be discussed at open events and at your college interview.
The V Level in Digital Systems and Data is an exciting course for students interested in technology, data and digital innovation. You will develop the skills to analyse data and draw meaningful conclusions, identify and respond to cyber security threats, configure and manage digital systems, and design and create digital solutions that meet user requirements. The course combines practical and theoretical learning, helping you build the knowledge and workplace skills valued by universities and employers across the digital sector.
The units we select for our courses focus particularly on developing & designing software solutions.
The work is challenging but you will find these resources useful to aid the transition from school to sixth form college.
This course involves website development in HTML, CSS & JavaScript
Try the online HTML & CSS tutorials on:
https://www.w3schools.com
This course involves games programming using construct 3
Try the online games tutorials on:
This course involves programming software & applications using JavaScript
Try the tutorials here:
https://www.w3schools.com/js/DEFAULT.asp
https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLoHS9P-kC-27JfBAIHZwTwRp2oM97SThB&si=B5_aWrbGDGm6uSvM
We suggest you try developing simple programs, games and websites using these tutorials.
Wyke Sixth Form College hold train to teach information events which offer you a great insight into this course. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please complete this form and we will be in contact with the key information.
Please note that the applications for this course can be submitted by following the ‘Apply Now’ button on this page. Applications are made through the University of Huddersfield rather than Wyke Sixth Form College. We look forward to meeting with you.
Wyke Sixth Form College hold train to teach information events which offer you a great insight into this course. If you are interested in attending one of these events, please complete this form and we will be in contact with the key information.
Having a qualification in IT can open up a world of opportunities in both university choices and career options. If you are considering applying to university to study computer science, software engineering, computer systems engineering, games programming, computer animation or any other related subject, then then our computing courses are ideal. However, students have used our courses as a stepping stone to a range of courses at university. Possible career choices include: Computer Programmer IT Technician Website Developer Games Developer App Developer Systems Analyst Business IT Manager Having an IT qualification will put you in great stead for a huge range of careers, not just in IT. Valued by universities and employers, it is a great qualification to have.
At Wyke Start, our 2-day taster event in July, each of your subjects will set you some work to complete to help prepare you for the course. The work is available to download on https://www.wyke.ac.uk/wyke-start-summer-work
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The department organises visits and activities to enhance learning and also has links with local businesses and HE providers. You can also join the Wyke Warriors E Sports team, competing against other E Sports teams weekly.
