The three levels of examination (Certificate, Diploma, and Professional Graduate Diploma) and associated projects have been developed in consultation with employers to meet the demands and evolving needs of the IT community.

With members in over 100 countries around the world, BCS is the only Chartered Engineering Institution for IT professionals, which awards an internationally recognised professional qualification. Established in 1957, the British Computer Society (BCS) is the leading body for those working in IT.

Duration: Three(3) years

Entry Requirements

Applicants must be 18 years or over.
Applicants should have passed in either:
Two subjects at GCE 'A' Level + at least three further subjects at GCSE or GCE 'O' Level
(at not less than grade C or a 'pass') with no less than grade C in a mathematical subject.
or three subjects at GCE 'A' Level + one further subject at GCSE or GCE 'O' Level (at not less than grade C)
or two subjects at GCE 'A' Level + two further subjects at 'AS' Level.
or any other overseas equivalent qualifications.

Awarding Body: British Computer Society (BCS)

Programme Structure:

Certificate (BCS Level 4 Certificate in IT)

This level consists of a two-hour written paper on each of the three compulsory modules:

	Information Systems
	Software Development
	Computer and Network Technology

Diploma (BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT)

This level consists of a two-hour written paper on the following compulsory core module:
Professional issues in Information Systems Practice PLUS a two-hour written paper on each of three modules chosen from the following list:

	Computer Networks
	Database Systems
	Object Oriented Programming
	Internet Technologies
	IT Project Management
	IT Service Management
	Software Engineering 1
	Systems Analysis
	Systems Design

Professional Graduate Diploma
(BCS Level 6 Professional Graduate Diploma in IT)

This level consists of a three-hour written paper on each of four modules chosen from the list below plus the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT (BCS Level 6 Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level) project.

	Advanced Database Management Systems
	Computer Services Management
	Distributed and Parallel Systems
	Knowledge Based Systems
	Management Information Systems
	Network Information Systems
	Programming Paradigms
	Software Engineering 2
	Systems Design Methods
	Web Engineering

Course Fees: Available on request
Career Progression
Students could progress to a postgraduate or professional qualification.

ACCA is the global body of professional accountants.

Learning Aim:
The ACCA qualification is a passport to a new world of opportunities in accountancy and finance. The degree is awarded in two phases - Foundation and Professional level.

Entry Requirements:

Entry pathway-1

• Two A Levels and three GCSEs or equivalent in five separate subjects, including English and Mathematics

Entry pathway-2

• Technician level entry or equivalent e.g. Foundations in Accountancy, CAT

Entry pathway-3

• Graduate entry for accredited degrees from recognised institutions.

NB. Minimum entrance criteria for each country is different, full information available in the related documents section ACCA Qualification – Entry Requirements’ at www.accaglobal.com

NB. Students who complete up to F9 are eligible to get BSc (Hons) in applied accounting from Oxford Brookes University. This degree is qualified for PSW visa.

 ACCA exams are held twice a year, in June and December.
 Exam entry closing date of 15 April for June exams and 15 October for December exams

Your supporting documents:

In order to complete the application you will need to provide the following:

• Copies of educational or professional certificates and official documents of course details.
• Proof of identity e.g. Copy of your birth certificate, identity card or passport pages showing your personal details
• Passport size photograph
• If your name has changed, provide a copy of marriage certificate, deed poll certificate or decree nisi
• A minimum score of 6 in IELTS or English CEFR level B2 or ESOL level 1

Programme Structure: Total 14 papers

PROFESSIONAL (five papers in total)

The Professional level is divided into two modules; Essentials and Options.

Course commences:  January, March, July, and September
Course duration:  2.5 to 3 Years
Mentoring Program: BSc (Hons) in applied accounting (OXFORD BROOKES UNIVERSITY)

Practical Experience Requirement (PER): Relevant practical experience can be gained before, during or after exams.
Ethics Module essential for those who are interested for BSc (Hons) degree