BCS Diploma in IT Introduction: 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). Programme Structure: There are four semesters in this programme. Students need to pass all the units for the successful completion of this programme. Semester Plan: Semester 01 Professional issues in information System Practice International Business Communication English Language for Academic Purposes Semester 02 Database Systems International Business Communication English Language for Academic purposes Semester 03 Computer Networks International Business Communication English Language for Academics Purposes Semester 04 Object Oriented Programming Professional Project Duration: 01 Year (Full Time) Fee: (Without assessment/examinations) International Students: £4000 Local Students: £3000 Assessment: Examinations which are externally assessed and moderated by the BCS (UK) Main Intakes: Jan, April, June & September Scholarship: £500: Available for brilliant students with marks 70% or above, varies course to course Entry Requirements: English language competence: IELTS 5.5 or equivalent Successful completion of BCS Certificate in IT or equivalent + relevant experience An IT Certificate or an IT qualification which is equivalent to Level 4. Progression: Successful completion of the Diploma enables you to apply for Level 6 qualifications or Final year of BSc (Hons) degree. This qualification also makes you eligible to apply for BCS Professional Membership i.e. MBCS, if you have 3 years of professional experience.