Awarding Body:
Award: Computer Systems – NCC Award
Credits: 7.5 ECTS – 15 CATS
Level: MQF L5 – EQF L5 – UK L4
Study Mode: Part-Time
Part-Time Schedule:
Start: Wednesday, 11th March 2026
End: Monday, 8th June 2026
Lectures: 2 times a week
Lecture Time: 18:00 - 21:00
Duration:
Part-Time: 48 hours
Future Intakes: March 2026
Assessment Method: Examination and Assignment
Delivery Method: Face to Face Lectures
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Tuition Fee:
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Computer Systems
This course introduces the core concepts of Computer Systems and explains how hardware, software, and operating systems work together. Students explore the structure of computer systems, including processors, memory, storage, and system software.
In addition, the Computer Systems course covers binary numbers, computer logic, program execution, and data representation. These topics build a strong foundation for understanding how computer systems process information.
Furthermore, students examine alternative computing systems and learn how data communications and networking support modern computer systems.
This course forms part of the Diploma in Computing Level 4. Students can continue with the Diploma at a later stage as part of their academic progression.
The entry requirements for the Computer Systems course are as follows:
- 4 O’ Levels including English and Mathematics
- MQF Level 4 Certificate or equivalent
Relevant work experience is considered.
- Computer systems hardware
- Operating systems
- Numbers and logic
- Computer programs
- Computer systems software
- Digital logic
- Embedded systems
- Computer networks
- Advanced topics
By the end of this course, students will be able to:
- Identify and explain the main types of computer systems, including their hardware and software components, and describe how these components interact
- Explain the structure, functions, and operation of modern operating systems, including multitasking, hardware interaction, and system control
- Apply binary arithmetic, alternative number systems, and digital logic concepts to understand data representation and computer logic
- Explain how computer programs are structured and executed, including instruction sets, addressing modes, the fetch–decode–execute cycle, and interrupt handling
- Describe alternative computing systems and evaluate the role of data communications, networking models, and topologies in supporting computer system functionality
On completion of this award, learners have the opportunity to continue with the full Diploma in Computing.
