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Level 2 Diploma in Creative Computing

EKC Ashford College

Elwick Road, Ashford, Kent, TN23 1NN

National Certificate (BTEC / NCFE)
Level 2
Information and Communication Technology

Available start dates

Available start dates

Tuesday, 01 September 2026
Ashford College
2 Year(s)
Full time
Daytime/working hours

Application Instructions

Applications Open - Monday 27 October 2025

Applications Close - Open all year

How to Apply - Please apply through KentChoices and use your KentChoices login which your school should provide.

PLEASE NOTE - Popular courses can fill up quickly so apply early to avoid disappointment

If you have any queries regarding the courses, please contact EKC Ashford College

Application Limits - You can make up to 5 applications to Colleges within the EKC Group, that is:

  • EKC Ashford College
  • EKC Broadstairs College*
  • EKC Canterbury College*
  • EKC Dover College
  • EKC Folkestone College*
  • EKC Sheppey College

*Junior Colleges exist in these locations.

Please only add one course or T Level per application, except for A Levels at EKC Canterbury College, where up to 4 A Level courses can be added per application. At your interview, you and the tutors can discuss the best level and courses in order for you to progress.

Course Summary

Understand how technology impacts creativity and innovation and build relevant skills in this Level 2 course.

In this course, you will use a range of software and hardware to develop your IT skills, and use game technology to work on practical projects.

This two-year programme provides additional time to achieve a qualification in English and/or Maths.

Course Details

Develop your skills and understand what Computing is, in both a technical and cultural sense. Theory knowledge will be applied against your modules, which include:

  • Digital Infrastructures
  • Creative Coding
  • Website Development
  • Digital Creative Industries
  • Computational Environments
  • Visual Design

This knowledge will be applied through a wide range of projects and assignments during your course, in which you build practical skills.

You will develop transferrable technical and practical skills in your work experience, based on the knowledge gained in College. This gives you opportunity to use your skills in a realistic working environment.

How will it be delivered and assessed?

Assessment will take place through practical assignments, for which you will be graded against unit criteria. There will also be some written assignments and online exams.

Entry requirements

This pathway gives you time to develop skills in your chosen area and improve your English and maths to a grade 4 or equivalent. Reaching this level will help you have more opportunities in the future, like getting a skilled job, an apprenticeship, or moving on to a Level 3 course. To join this programme, you'll need the equivalent of 4 GCSEs at grades 2 to 1, including English and maths at Level 1 or higher.

Your next steps...

You can progress onto further study, such as a Level 3 course or Level 3 apprenticeship in computing.

You can also start your career in an entry level job in the industry, such as Junior IT Technician, Junior Web Assistant, or IT Support Assistant.


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