Access to Applied Computing (Information & Computer Systems, Software Development & Computer Design)
Level 3
Full Time
1 September 2026 — 18 June 2027
City Centre Campus, Cardiff
About this course
An Access course is an intense learning opportunity, aimed at adults who wish to study at university but don't necessarily have the qualifications to apply. An Access course would suit mature students with significant work and life experiences who have been out of formal education for 3 or more years. An Access Level 3 course is specifically designed to prepare students for study at university level.
This course would suit learners looking to pursue a career in computing or business who wish to study one of the following university degrees (NB this list is not exhaustive)
- Cyber Security
- Computer Sciences
- Software Engineering
- Web Developer
- Systems Development Officer
- Business Analyst
- Computer Science with Security and Forensics
- Mathematics and Computer Science
- Electronic and Information Engineering
What you will study
This course will cover subjects in:
- Information Systems
- Software Development
- Computer Systems
- Network architecture
Important points
- The College welcomes contact with parents/guardians of students who are under 18.
- Additional support is available for students with learning difficulties and disabilities.
- Cardiff and Vale College is committed to inclusion and values diversity. We are determined to promote equality of opportunity and to treat everyone fairly and with respect.
- Cardiff and Vale College reserves the right to make changes to this course without prior notice.
- Course fees are subject to change. Your fee will be confirmed prior to enrolment.
- All courses are accurate at the time of upload or print.
- Courses can only run if there are sufficient numbers.
- Please note, if you choose three or more course choices, then you may be referred for a careers appointment first. This does not apply to A Level or GCSE choices.
Key information
Start date
1 September 2026
End date
18 June 2027
Time of day
Day Time
Full Time
15 hours per week
Course code
ACCC3F10
L3
Qualification
Access to Digital Technologies
Facilities
Career prospects & further study
From this course you can progress on to Higher Education. Examples of these courses are:
- BSc Computing
- BSc IT Management for Business
- FD Computer Games, Art and Design
Locations
City Centre Campus, Cardiff