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Entry Requirements
Entry Requirements
Computer Science at grade 4 or higher or BTEC Level 2 DIT at Merit or higher.
Exam Board: Pearson / Edexcel
Exam Board: Pearson / Edexcel
Why Study V Level Digital Systems and Data?
Why Study V Level Digital Systems and Data?
Launching next September, the new Level 3 V Level in Digital Systems and Data offers a broad foundation in modern digital technologies, including cutting-edge developments like Large Language Model AI. Grounded in core principles of data handling, cybersecurity and system configuration, this applied course explores how digital systems function to meet real-world organisational needs. The course balances technical awareness with practical understanding, making it ideal for students who enjoy both analytical and applied learning. Alongside technical skills, you will build essential transferable skills including critical thinking, problem-solving, decision-making and communication.
What Topics Will I Study?
What Topics Will I Study?
You will explore the key pillars that power modern organisations: digital systems, data management and cybersecurity.
Digital systems play a vital role in almost every industry today. You will explore how digital solutions - including advanced AI models and modern IT infrastructure - are built, configured and managed. You will gain a fundamental understanding of how hardware, software and users interact to meet complex organisational needs.
Our increasing reliance on connected technologies makes data handling and security more critical than ever. You will analyse data structures, examine techniques for data analysis, and interpret the legal, ethical and security risks associated with digital information. Through real-world scenarios, you will learn how organisations protect their networked systems and navigate modern cybersecurity challenges.
Examples of the Type of Work Involved
Examples of the Type of Work Involved
Analysing data to extract meaningful insights. Evaluating cybersecurity risks, ethical implications and legal considerations in real-world scenarios. Exploring and configuring digital systems and modern AI technologies. Giving presentations, working collaboratively in teams and solving complex technical problems to meet organisational requirements.
What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject?
What Careers or Higher Education Follow from this Subject?
On completion of this course, you will have developed the core concepts needed across computing, IT and data science, allowing you to progress to university degree studies, a higher-level apprenticeship or direct entry into employment. Whether you are looking for a technical career in data analysis, systems management or cybersecurity - or apply your skills to business and wider industries - your technical knowledge and practical problem-solving abilities will be invaluable.
Other Opportunities Available Whilst Studying this Course
Other Opportunities Available Whilst Studying this Course
You will have the opportunity to see how digital systems and modern data techniques are applied in practical business settings.
Subjects which combine well with this course include:
Subjects which combine well with this course include:
Recent RR6 Alumni in this Subject include:
Recent RR6 Alumni in this Subject include:
Previous Alumni on our IT BTEC course have gone on to, for example :
Previous Alumni on our IT BTEC course have gone on to, for example :
University of Roehampton studying Software Engineering University of Westminster London studying Software Engineering
University of Arts London studying Games Design Software Engineering at University of Greenwich
Computer Systems Engineering at Brunel University Computer Science at Brunel University
Information Technology at London South Bank University Computer Science at Roehampton University
Computer Science at City University Computing for Business at University of East London
Brunel University studying Computer Science (Software Engineering) Middlesex University studying Information Technology
Canterbury Christ Church University studying Computing Hertfordshire University studying 3D Animation and Modelling.
Accounting and Finance with Business Experience at Kingston University Accounting & Finance (with a Foundation Year) at the University of Surrey
Law at Middlesex University Sociology with Psychology at City University London
Planetary Science with Astronomy at Birkbeck University London Middlesex University studying Television and Digital Production
Middlesex University studying International Business Accounting and Finance at University of Surrey
Children's Nursing at London South Bank University Business Management with HRM at London South Bank University
Surrey University studying Accounting and Finance Westminster University studying Law
University of Sussex studying Business and Management Studies with a placement year De Montfort University studying Dance
Brunel University London studying Psychology with a placement year
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