Alpha College

The NCC Education Level 2 Diploma in Business is a comprehensive and flexible qualification that enables learners to develop in-depth knowledge and skills across key areas of business. The skills acquired are highly transferable across industries and sectors, preparing learners to add significant value in a professional workplace.

The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Business (L3DB) is regulated by Ofqual. It is an Applied General qualification which allows candidates to demonstrate key transferable study skills, mathematical competency and applied cultural understanding, particularly in the context of international business, as well as a grounding in the essential concepts of business and economics.

The Level 3 Diploma in Business syllabus and assessment is suitable for students aged 16-19 as well as adult learners.

The NCC Education Level 3 Diploma in Computing (L3DC) is an Ofqual-regulated qualfication. It is a general qualification that introduces the field of computing and equips students to show key transferable study skills, mathematical competency, and an understanding of the essential concepts of IT and practical computing skills. 

The New Level 4 Diploma in Business is a regulated qualification and the first stage of the NCC Education Business Degree journey.

Equivalent to the first year of a UK business degree, this programme provides a strong academic and practical foundation in core business principles, preparing students for further study or entry into the global business industry.

The NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing (L4DC) is an Ofqual regulated qualification. The qualification makes up the first year of a Computing/ IT degree pathway. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.

The Level 4 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L4DC BM)) (previously the Level 4 Diploma in Business Information Technology (L4DBIT)) makes up the first year of the NCC Education degree journey. The qualification is equivalent to the first year of an IT degree in the UK university system.

The New Level 5 Diploma in Business is a regulated qualification and the second stage of the NCC Education Business Degree journey.

Equivalent to the second year of a UK business degree, this programme builds on Level 4 and explores advanced topics such as entrepreneurship, innovation and growth, raising finance, agile leadership, business ethics, and global policy impacts. It provides a strong academic and practical framework, preparing students for progression to the final year of a UK honours degree or a successful career in global business.

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 (L4DC) or the NCC Education Level 4 Diploma in Computing with Business Management (L4DC BM), exposing students to greater detail and more advanced topics in a range of areas including database development, information systems analysis, network security and cryptography.

The Level 5 Diploma in Computing (with Business Management) (L5DC BM) (previously the Level 5 Diploma in Business IT (L5DBIT)) 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 Business Information Technology (L4DBIT).

This programme is designed to enable candidates to efficiently bridge the gap between their existing qualifications and a master’s qualification. On successful completion, students will be able to progress directly on to a master’s degree programme.

The NCC Education Level 7 Diploma in Business Management (L7DBM) is an Ofqual regulated qualification that will help you understand and apply up to date management theory and practice in the fields of marketing, information strategy, project management, finance, leadership and entrepreneurship.

The BSc (Hons) Business Computing and Information Systems Top-up Degree is delivered online by NCC Education, validated and awarded by the University of Lancashire. This programme has been designed to prepare students for employment in the IT sector.

The BSc (Hons) Business Management top-up degree is delivered online by Western International College Online (WINC) and provides progression from NCC Education Level 5 Diploma in Business.

This final year top-up degree is awarded by the University of Greater Manchester.

The Level 7 Diploma in Business Management is recognised as suitable entry onto Cardiff Metropolitan University‘s MBA Top-up programme. Allowing students to fast-track their studies to gain a full MBA award.

Level 5 Diploma in Programming

This is in partnership with Azad Chaiwala Institute of Digital Skills in Pakistan, and will give students the chance to have their qualifications recognised by a UK awarding body

Entry requirements:

• 3 GCSEs/IGCSEs at Grade ‘C’ or above (including English Language)

or

• 2 A Levels or AVCEs at Grade ‘C’ or above or 4 AS Levels at Grade ‘C’ or above.
• or BTEC National Certificate
• or the International Baccalaureate (IB) with a minimum of 24 points
• or the European Baccalaureate (EB) with a minimum of 60 points
• or the German Abitur with a minimum overall grade of 2.0 (subject grades of 12, 11or 10)
• or a comparable qualification from another Educational System
• or Pakistani High School Certificate
• or Professional Level Programmers or IT specialists with a portfolio

Any students considered to be eligible for exemptions for prior study must first have this confirmed by the awarding body.

English Language Requirements

European/international students are required to demonstrate suitable levels of English competence, the equivalent of CEFR Level B1 in all four components (reading, writing, listening & speaking).

 For more information about this partnership and the educational opportunities it offers, please visit https://www.alphacollegeonline.org.uk/ or email [email protected].