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BCS Professional Examinations
from British Computer Society

Established in 1957, the British Computer Society (BCS) is the leading body for those working in IT.

With a world-wide membership now over 65,000 members in over 100 countries, BCS is the qualifying body for Chartered IT Professionals (CITP)

Certificate in IT

About the Course
This is the foundation level of BCS Professional Examinations.

This level is the academic equivalent to Year 1 of a UK university honours

degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 4.

Modules
 

Diploma in IT

About the Course
This is the Diploma level of BCS Professional Examinations.

This level is the academic equivalent to Year 2 of a UK university honours degree and is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 5.

By beginning the Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT level modules (or exemption)

Modules

Graduate Diploma in IT

About the Coures
This level is the academic equivalent to Year 3 of a UK university honours degree.

It is recognised by the Qualifications and Curriculum Authority (QCA) as Level 6. By beginning the Professional Graduate Diploma in IT level course BCS assumes knowledge of the Certificate in IT and appropriate Diploma in IT level modules (or exemption)

Modules

Fees

Tuition Fees payable to East End Computing & Business College

Certificate in IT  £1200 UK Students £2000 Overseas Students
Diploma in IT £1200 UK Students £2000 Overseas Students
P.G. Diploma in IT £1200 UK Students £2000 Overseas Students

Fees are:

  • Paid to BCS when you are ready to take the examination.

  • Valid from 1st May 2008 to 30th April 2009.

Please note: All BCS Professional Examinations applicants must apply for BCS Membership, if not already a BCS member before entering for an exam.

Written Examination Entry

Certificate in IT (fee per module) £37
Diploma in IT (fee per module) £42
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT (fee per module) £79
Exam Venue Surcharge, if applicable, for non standard venues (fee per candidate) £50

Professional Project Submission

Diploma in IT Level £64
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT Level £92

Exemption fees

  Member Non-member
Qualifications on the Accreditation of Prior Learning (APL) list No charge No charge
Modular Exemption
Certificate & Diploma (fee per module) £16.00 £25.00
Professional Graduate Diploma (fee per module) £27.00 £38.00
Complete Exemption    
Certificate in IT only £43.00 £66.00
All other combinations £81.00 £126.00

Other fees

Individual Module / Professional Project Certificate (issued on request) £25
Late entry / venue change £30
Exam re-arrangement (less than 6 weeks prior to exam) £30
Appeal or Remarking (fee returned if upheld) £62
 

Student Membership Fees

 

Annual Student Membership £25
Entire course fee (4 year duration) £40
 

 

Key dates

There will be two examination periods during the coming year: October 2008 and April 2009.

The key dates for you to be aware of for these periods are:

October 2008 Exam Period

Closing date for examination entry 15 Aug 2008
Closing date for Professional Projects entry 31 Aug 2008*
Exam period 7-15 Oct 2008
Results release date 07 Feb 2009
 

April 2009 Exam Period

Closing date for examination entry 15 Jan 2009
Closing date for Professional Projects entry 28 Feb 2009*
Exam period TBC
Results release date 07 Aug 2009

*If you are a candidate from Mauritius, please contact your local office to confirm.

Diploma and Higher Diploma
in Information Systems
from Institute for the Management of Information Systems

The IMIS is the leading independent professional association for both users and developers of today's information technologies. IMIS is known for its focus on the practical issues involved in the application and management of information and communication technologies. The IMIS Examination Syllabus, leads to one of the most highly sought after and respected IS professional qualifications in over 50 countries around the world.

Diploma in Inforamtion Systems

About the Course
This leads to IMIS Licentiate Grade. It continues on from the Foundation Diploma level although access at this level is also available to candidates who comply with the entrance requirements. Completion of these examinations awards a Diploma Certificate and the general standard equates to the National (ONC) Certificate. Candidates having completed the Diploma Course are working at the equivalent level of early entry analysts.
Modules
  • Information System Practice
  • Business Fundamentals
  • Communication and Business Technology
  • Programming and Web Applications
  • Business Information Systems
  • Information Systems Building

Higher Diploma in Information Systems

About the Course

This leads to IMIS Associate Grade. It extends and complements the Diploma Course to give students a comprehensive knowledge of the entire field of operations, programming, systems analysis and design, and computer management. A Higher Diploma award equates to the Higher National Certificate/Diploma (HNC/HND) and prepares candidates for work at the equivalent level of analyst/team leader.

Modules
  • Management Information Systems
  • Information Systems Strategy
  • Information Systems Strategy
  • Contemporary Information Systems Development
  • Business Information Systems Project
  • Contemporary Information Systems Development
  • Database Development
  • Project Management
  • Business Information Systems Project
 

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