IT and E-commerce University 1st and 2nd Year (Level 4 and 5)

With the number of people shopping online on the rise, and the number of online stores ever-increasing, it’s becoming more and more important for retailers and eCommerce stores to know how to optimise and promote their websites to increase site visitors and revenues.

The Level 4 modules and assignments of this course are equivalent to the first year of a University Degree and the Level 5 modules and assignments are equivalent to the second year of a University Degree.

The online Level 4 Diploma in Information Technology and the Level 5 Diploma in IT and eCommerce are a 240-credit qualification, it includes 10 modules and 6 written assignments at Level 4 and 6 modules and written assignments at Level 5. The course is designed to equip you with the skills you need to Top Up to a full Undergraduate Degree and go on to become an IT professional. While completing the course, students will have access to a variety of support services, including Tutor Support and Webinars, a Social Learning Forum, and additional materials to help in the completion of their Diploma course.

Course fees

The fee for enrolling onto the level 4 and level 5 courses together is £2600. Alternatively, students can enrol onto a single level (level 4 or 5) for £1900 each.

Students can make payment using one of the following methods:

• Credit or debit card
• Bank transfer
• Interest-free monthly instalments
• Paypal
• Western Union

What is included in the cost of my course?

• All course material, including online modules and written assignments
• Personal tutor support with 1-2-1 Zoom sessions
• Dedicated student support
• Access to an online social learning forum
• Assignment marking and feedback
• FREE TOTUM card
• FREE laptop
• Free CV writing help on completion of the course.

University top-up

If you decide to top up to a full Undergraduate Degree through an accredited UK university, the costs are as follows. Please note, the below costs are for distance learning/online only. You have the option of finishing on campus; costs will vary depending on which university you wish to complete your final year.

University of Derby

• Top up Final Year in Computing and Information Technology BSc (Hons) – £4400

Southampton Solent University

• BSc (Hons) Information Technology for Business, fee £9,000, duration 9 months

Middlesex University

• BSc (Hons) Business Information Systems (final year)
• BSc (Hons) Information Technology & Business Information Systems (top-up)

NOTE: UK/EU students may be eligible for student loans for the top-up portion of their studies.

Am I eligible for This progamme?

To enrol onto the Level 4 course, you must be at least 18 and have a full secondary education. Before enrolling on to the Level 5 course, you must complete the Level 4 or equivalent.

Level 4 module listing

Introduction to computing

This module will explore the functions of computing systems and the basics of design, configuration and routine maintenance.

Introduction to programming

This module examines the basis of OOS and how programming fits into the broader aspects of the usage of applications.

Introduction to databases

This module will enable understanding of database design and development and enable students to develop and design a database and explore solutions to meet the client brief. Learners will learn how to design a database.

Requirements engineering

This module is concerned with the analysis of IT and computing needs to develop requirement specifications and develop and test prototypes.

Systems analysis and design

This module provides an understanding of IS concepts and how they relate to organisation needs in respect of business processes and the transformation of information.

E- Commerce applications

This module explores the role of e-commerce in the modern world and in particular the identification of aims and objectives within a business and the design issues arising from the definition of requirements.

Human-computer interaction

This module will develop students understanding of principles and models of human-computer interaction and evaluate existing HCI design and principles and use this to help them plan their own prototype multimedia user interface.

IT and society

This module examines the impact of technology on society and explores trends and changes created. It will examine management issues and potential conflicts in terms of security and data management.

Information systems project management

This module explores elements of project management key to the successful development and implementation of specific IT projects.

Management information systems

This module focuses on understanding the concepts of information systems and how they support business needs in terms of information processing and data processing.

Level 5 module listing

Technopreneurship

This unit aims to provide learners with the knowledge and skills needed to establish a new techno business. It includes understanding the characteristics of entrepreneurs, planning, marketing and finance.

Network security

This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of network security issues in a networked environment and the process of preventing and detection common security incidents.

C#.NET Programming

This unit aims to provide learners with the basic concepts and principles of ASP.NET programming using C#. This will enable learners to understand how to create dynamic web pages using server-side programming techniques.

System Administration

This unit aims to provide the knowledge needed to administer a system in Linux and Windows. Topics covered include user and group management; file system management; task automation; shell scripting; Dynamic Host Configuration Protocol (DHCP) servers; mail servers; domain name servers; files and printers sharing; basic utilities and tools; application management; registry; local and group policies; backup policies; restore policies and performance tuning.

Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce

This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of business to consumer e-commerce. This includes the concepts and techniques used in mobile e-commerce and ticketing, the psychology of marketing, artificial intelligence (AI) in image recognition and social commerce.

Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce

This unit aims to provide learners with knowledge of Business to business (B2B) e-commerce. This includes Electronic Data Interchange (EDI), Electronic Funds Transfer (EFT), online transaction processing, inventory management systems and supply chain management.

Written assignments

On completion of the modules, students will be given access to the assignments. The assignments are approximately 2,000-3,000 words each. Students are provided support on the modules and assignments via the ‘Tutor’ section of the learning platform.

The assignment unit titles for the level 4 course are:

1. Information technology and IT ethics
2. Mathematics and statistics for IT
3. PC maintenance and operating systems
4. Computer graphics editing and database concepts
5. Logical IT networking
6. Web design

The assignment unit titles for the level 5 course are:

1. Technopreneurship
2. Network Security
3. C#.NET Programming
4. System Administration
5. Business to Business (B2B) E-commerce
6. Business to Consumer (B2C) E-commerce