Entry requirements

Foundation Diploma

There are no entry requirements for this course.

Diploma

  • Successful completion of the Foundation Diploma level examinations.
  • GCSE (or equivalent) with passes in 4 subjects, including Mathematics and English at grades C and above (or equivalent).
  • Candidates of 21 years of age and over with two years’ work experience relevant to computing or a related field will also be eligible. An employer reference will be required.
  • Candidates of 19 years of age and over may be admitted on receipt of a letter, from the college where the student is registered to study for IMIS qualifications, attesting to their suitability to study at this level.

Higher Diploma

  • Successful completion of the Diploma level examinations.
  • BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in Computing.
  • BTEC National Certificate/Diploma in a related subject with a significant computing element.
  • GCSE (or equivalent) with passes in 5 subjects including Mathematics and English. ‘A’ Level in a computing subject and one other ‘A’ Level. Two passes at ‘AS’ level may be considered in place of one ‘A’ level pass.
  • Other appropriate educational qualifications deemed equivalent to the IMIS Diploma level examinations.
  • Candiates that are 21 years of age or over with four years’ appropriate work experience relevant to computing or a related field may also be considered.