The Diploma of Information Systems and Computing is offered in association with Brunel University West London as an alternative pathway into Year 2 of the Brunel BSc (Hons) undergraduate degree. On successful completion of the Diploma programme you will gain entry into the second year of one of the following undergraduate degrees:

• BSc (Hons) Information Systems
• BSc (Hons) Computer Science
• BSc (Hons) Network Computing - For further information Click here
  
• BSc (Hons) Interactive Computing - For further information Click here

For academic course entrance requirements please click here.
For English Language requirements please click here.
To apply please click here.

Progression criteria
Upon successful completion of the Diploma of Information Systems and Computing, all students are guaranteed a fee paying place in second year of the relevant undergraduate degree programme at Brunel University, provided they have passed five (5) modules.  Four (4) modules must be passed at first attempt and no module may be failed more than once. Students are also required to sit and achieve 60% on the Brunel University English language test.
 
Course Duration
The Diploma programme is two semesters (8 months) in duration. Students who are required to study the Diploma (Extended) programme must study one extra semester. This means the duration of their programme is three semesters (12 months).

Fast-track option:   8 months

Fast-track option 2 (Extended):  12 months

Teaching Methods
Instruction for all modules is classroom based. Four hours of class contact per week are allocated to each module.
 
Assessment
Assessment for all modules is based on course work and/or a final two hour examination. The pass mark for the Diploma programme is 40%. 
 
Sandwich Course
After transfer to Brunel University, LIBT students are eligible to apply for the four-year thick sandwich degree programme where you will gain high quality professional experience in commercial, financial, or public sector organisations.  The Four year thick-sandwich course is a four year full-time degree course which includes a placement of approximately 44 weeks during the third year.
 
Course Structure
The Diploma of Information Systems and Computing comprises five modules. Students must complete and pass all five modules and the Study and Learning Skills module to be awarded the Diploma.
 
Core Modules
    CS1020B Construction of Programmes
    CS1022B Foundations of Computing
    CS1015A Learning and Communication Skills
    CS1021B Computing Systems
    CS1023S Models of Computation
    SLS100 Study Skills and Learning
    ACT100 Applied Critical Thinking (For those students who fail SLS100 or BrunELT during semester 1)