Level 3 BTEC Extended Diploma in IT (Full 2 year course)
This is a 2 year course.
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This level 3 course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previous and is a great progression course to continue your journey.
Throughout the first year of the course you will expand further into Information Technology systems and examine Data modelling and databases. You will experience coding and programming and explore how websites are developed.
Then in the second year, you will continue development and mastering your IT skills and explore the world of cybersecurity and incident management, how you can manage an IT project and workflow and how software can be tested.
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This level 3 course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previous and is a great progression course to continue your journey.
Throughout the first year of the course you will expand further into Information Technology systems and examine Data modelling and databases. You will experience coding and programming and explore how websites are developed.
Then in the second year, you will continue development and mastering your IT skills and explore the world of cybersecurity and incident management, how you can manage an IT project and workflow and how software can be tested.
Course Information
Course Type:
16-18
Study Mode:
Full Time
Qualification:
Location:
Deane Road Campus
Course Code:
CP308-YP03
Course Length:
72
Start Date:
September 2026
Subject Area:
ENGINEERING AND DIGITAL TECHNOLOGY
Overview
This is a 2 year course.
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This level 3 course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previous and is a great progression course to continue your journey.
Throughout the first year of the course you will expand further into Information Technology systems and examine Data modelling and databases. You will experience coding and programming and explore how websites are developed.
Then in the second year, you will continue development and mastering your IT skills and explore the world of cybersecurity and incident management, how you can manage an IT project and workflow and how software can be tested.
The digital sector contributes nearly £151 billion to the economy, and is flourishing increasing year by year. Therefore, providing increasingly varied and interesting career opportunities IT for your future.
Courses are delivered by tutors with a wealth of specialist skills, based on years of industry experience and academic status.
This level 3 course allows you to build on skills that you have learnt previous and is a great progression course to continue your journey.
Throughout the first year of the course you will expand further into Information Technology systems and examine Data modelling and databases. You will experience coding and programming and explore how websites are developed.
Then in the second year, you will continue development and mastering your IT skills and explore the world of cybersecurity and incident management, how you can manage an IT project and workflow and how software can be tested.
What You'll Learn
Within your Level 3 IT course you will cover units on:
• Information Technology Systems
• Using Social Media in Business
• Programming
• Website Development
• Data Modelling
• Creating Systems to Manage Information
• IT Project Management
• Cyber Security and Incident Management
• 2D and 3D Digital Graphics
• IT Service Delivery
• Enterprise in IT
• Software Testing
• Business Process Modelling Tools
You will also build on employability skills such as punctuality, attendance, communication and teamwork.
Work experience or an Industry Placement, giving you a taste of working life
Tutorial and personal development, such as healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills
• Information Technology Systems
• Using Social Media in Business
• Programming
• Website Development
• Data Modelling
• Creating Systems to Manage Information
• IT Project Management
• Cyber Security and Incident Management
• 2D and 3D Digital Graphics
• IT Service Delivery
• Enterprise in IT
• Software Testing
• Business Process Modelling Tools
You will also build on employability skills such as punctuality, attendance, communication and teamwork.
Work experience or an Industry Placement, giving you a taste of working life
Tutorial and personal development, such as healthy living, volunteering and citizenship skills
How Will I Be Assessed?
- In your first year: Information Technology Systems and Creating Systems to Manage information will be assessed through an exam that is externally marked.
- In your second year: Cyber Security & Incident Management and IT service delivery will be assessed though an exam that is externally marked.
All other units are assessed throughout the year through set assignments that are marked by your tutor.
Work will be graded at a Pass, Merit of Distinction level.
You must at least Pass all units of your course to achieve the full qualification.
- In your second year: Cyber Security & Incident Management and IT service delivery will be assessed though an exam that is externally marked.
All other units are assessed throughout the year through set assignments that are marked by your tutor.
Work will be graded at a Pass, Merit of Distinction level.
You must at least Pass all units of your course to achieve the full qualification.
Entry Requirements
Future Opportunities
After you have completed the programme, you could progress on to a Higher Education course at College or university, or explore the possibility of doing a Higher Apprenticeship (Level 4). Check out opportunities at the University of Bolton by visiting www.bolton.ac.uk
Following further study you could work as a:
• Computer Games Developer, earning up to £59,000 per year
• Social Media Manager, earning up to £75,000 per year
• Web Developer, earning up to £50,000 per year
Following further study you could work as a:
• Computer Games Developer, earning up to £59,000 per year
• Social Media Manager, earning up to £75,000 per year
• Web Developer, earning up to £50,000 per year
Who Can I Speak To?
Curriculum Leader Rachel.Upsall@boltoncc.ac.uk
How to Apply?
Click the ‘Apply’ button on this page.
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
You’ll be asked to set up a Learner Hub account so that you can track your application.
If you have any difficulties setting up your Learner Hub account, please email admissions@boltoncc.ac.uk
Open Events
Open Events are your chance to experience Bolton College first-hand.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Register for one of the events below to chat to tutors, explore our facilities, and find out more about our amazing courses.
- Wednesday 15th October 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 18th November 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Monday 15th December 2025, 5pm-7pm
- Wednesday 9th February 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 12th March 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Tuesday 12th May 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Thursday 18th June 2026, 5pm-7pm
- Walk In Day, Thursday 2nd July 2026, 9am-4pm
Visit boltoncollege.ac.uk/events to find an event and register.
Enrichment
Sitting a job interview, writing a personal statement, applying for university - taking part in our enrichment programme will give you a CV to wow in all of these situations! You’ll benefit from departmental and cross-college enrichment with:
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
- Inspiring trips and experiences
- Meetings with industry experts
- Visits to leading companies in your sector
As well as giving you essential professional and technical skills, you’ll demonstrate that you’re a successful and well-rounded person, helping you to make a lasting impression.
We want you to have fun, so we also have plenty of leisure and sporting activities for you to enjoy, improving your health and wellbeing
Why Choose Us?
We’re an elite College, and part of the University of Bolton Group, offering you a gateway to all of Greater Manchester’s vast range of fantastic opportunities for specialist careers, university degree courses and higher Apprenticeships.
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
We’ll reward your achievements with trips to The Anderton Outdoor Activity Centre and the opportunity to apply for the prestigious Duke of Edinburgh Award.
Our £75 million campus offers a refurbished fitness suite and sports hall; Apple Mac suites; libraries, a lecture theatre; hair and beauty salon; and a restaurant, café and canteen.
You’ll also enjoy a wide range of events, including showcases, enterprise activities and cultural celebrations.
You may qualify for a college bursary or financial support from Leverhulme Trade Charities Trust (LTCT), access more information here: LTCT Financial Support
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