UK Level 5 Diploma in Computer Science
The NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Computing (L5DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification (with specialisms) makes up the second year of the NCC Education degree journey and builds upon the knowledge gained during the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing.
Year 1: Level 4
Year 2: Level 5
NCC Education Level 3 International Foundation Diploma for Higher Education Studies (L3IFDHES)
UK Level 3 Diploma in Business or UK RQF Level 3 Diploma in Computing or any other subject.
OR An international qualification which is deemed to be of a similar level to the NCC Education L3IFDHES or L3DB qualification. This shall be agreed with NCC Education in advance.
OR One ‘A’ Level or equivalent,
or an appropriate Senior Secondary School Leavers’ certificate deemed to be of a similar level 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. Alternatively, take the free NCC Education Higher English Placement Test, which is administered by RIMS.
OR GCE ‘O’ Level English C6.
Mature applicants will be considered for entry if they are able to demonstrate over 2 years of relevant work experience; AND Have GCE ‘O’ Level / IGCSE English and Maths or equivalent.
OR The Oxford Test of English is recognised for acceptance onto NCC Education programmes. An affordable, personalized test that fits you – it’s 100% online, flexible, fast, and available at Approved Test Centres across the globe. Plus, it’s the only language proficiency test certified by the University of Oxford.
Top-up degrees in the UK typically represent the final year (Level 6) of undergraduate study, allowing students with prior qualifications—such as a Foundation Degree or HND (Level 5)—to “top up” to a full honours Bachelor’s degree. They're widely offered across a broad spectrum of subjects like Business, Computing, Engineering, Hospitality, Tourism, Health, and more
Prominent top-up Bachelor Degree providers include:
Middlesex University
University of Greenwich
University of the Arts London
London South Bank University
University of Westminster
University of East London
University of West London
London Metropolitan University
Coventry University London
Kingston University
Northumbria University