Information Technology BTEC Level 3

Applications Open: - 26th November 2025

Applications Close: - 16th January 2026

Entry Requirements: - Each course has its own entry requirements, please see course descriptions or the prospectus for details.

How to Apply: - Please apply via KentChoices

PLEASE PICK THREE COURSES AND ONE RESERVE

THIS BTEC QUALIFICATION IS DESIGNED FOR LEARNERS WHO ARE INTERESTED IN AN INTRODUCTION TO THE STUDY OF CREATING IT SYSTEMS TO MANAGE AND SHARE INFORMATION, ALONGSIDE OTHER FIELDS OF STUDY, WITH A VIEW TO PROGRESSING TO A WIDE RANGE OF HIGHER EDUCATION COURSES, NOT NECESSARILY IN IT.

• Unit 1 Information Technology Systems – Students will study the role of Information Technology (IT) systems and the implications of their use in personal and professional situations. Students will gain knowledge and understanding of issues relating to the use of IT in personal and professional situations.

• Unit 2 Cyber security and incident management - Students will study cyber security threats and vulnerabilities, the methods used to protect organisations against threats and managing security incidents.

• Unit 3 Website Development – Students will investigate fundamental principles in website development. They will design and develop a website in response to a client brief.

• Unit 4 Relational Database development - Students will examine relational database development principles to understand the importance of data storage and normalisation techniques and apply their skills to design and develop data storage solutions to meet a client’s requirements.

5 GSCE grades at 4 or above including English and Maths. A grade 5 in Computer Science or a PASS in a vocational ICT course.

Achievement in the qualification requires a demonstration of depth of study in each unit, assured acquisition of a range of practical skills required for employment or progression to higher education, and successful development of transferable skills.