Studying this programme will allow you to build up your academic skills and confidence while providing you with the knowledge you need to progress onto studying computing in Higher Education at college or university. This one-year course is aimed at learners aged 19 or above.
You will work on live client briefs and be taught by industry professionals, who will guide you on your journey to becoming a digital practitioner. You will have access to our industry-standard facilities which includes PCs for stripping and re-building.
As well as gaining invaluable work experience, you will participate in projects such as PC repair clinics and code club and develop skills such as employability and team working.
There will be the opportunity for you to take part in national and global competitions as well as field trips, which have previously included visits to the Bradford Media Museum and gaming events.
You can apply using our online application form and clicking the Apply Now button at the top of this page. For more information support with your enquiry or application please contact Student Services by emailing info@rotherham.ac.uk or by calling 01709 362111.
Upon successful completion of this course you may be eligible to begin a Higher Education qualification in a number of areas including computing, computer science, software engineering, business and IT, computer security networks and forensics, web development or games development.
Those aged 19 or over may not need to pay fees depending on their circumstances. Find out if you qualify here.
If you need further advice or guidance please contact the Enquiries Team on 01709 362111.“I'm enjoying meeting new people with similar interests.”
Justin Hamlet Level 2 Games Animation, Former student at Oakwood High School
We make every effort to ensure information within our online course directory is accurate and a true representation of the courses we are offering in 2022-23 or 2023-24. However, we do reserve the right to make changes if necessary.
“I'm enjoying meeting new people with similar interests.”
Justin Hamlet Level 2 Games Animation, Former student at Oakwood High School
Event Managers organise, promote and run promotional, business and social events.
Discussing and suggesting ideas about the type of event the client wants, working to agreed budgets and timescales, researching and booking venues and suppliers and negotiating prices, following health and safety regulations, publicising events and managing the running of events.**
Event venues, in an office or at a client’s business.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
Broadcast Journalists research and present news stories on TV, radio and the internet.
Generate story ideas, write website or social media content, prepare and conduct interviews, present in a TV or radio studio, ask questions at briefings and direct a small camera or sound crew or operate recording equipment yourself**
A studio or in an office.
*Information from EMSI 2022 **Information from nationalcareers.service.gov.uk
“I'm enjoying meeting new people with similar interests.”
Justin Hamlet Level 2 Games Animation, Former student at Oakwood High School
