COMPUTING APPLICATION DEVELOPMENT
LEVEL 3: CAMBRIDGE ADVANCED NATIONAL
EXAMINING BOARD: OCR
This is a new course for September 2025.
More information will be available soon and at our Open Event.
If you wish to discuss this course please contact us or apply now and we will provide more information at your advice and guidance session.
You are able to change your courses following your advice and guidance session.
You will study:
- Application development
- Designing and communicating UI and UX (user interface and experience)
- Developing application software
Plus two of the following:
- Game development
- Web development
- Immersive technology
- Software development
As a minimum, you will need (or equivalent to):
- GCSE Mathematics grade 4
- GCSE English Language grade 4
- plus three more GCSEs at grade 4
For the BTEC Extended Diploma, a Level 2 vocational qualification at grade merit or above can be accepted in place of one GCSE.
You will have 2 exams and 3 non-exam based assessments.
IT skills are desirable across most career sectors.
Careers of interest may include Cyber Security, Cyber Communications, Practical Computing, Games Development, Data Analysis, Software Development or Web Design.
Are vocational qualifications as valuable as A Levels?
Yes, this qualification carries an equal UCAS points tariff to an A Level and universities and employers highly value the practical skills that our students bring.
There is a great deal of rigour applied in the course to ensure you are equipped with the essential skills required for your future.
Our students often let us know how prepared they found themselves for their first job roles.
Can this course be studied alongside Computer Science or the Digital IT and Computing courses?
Yes.
You must study this qualification alongside an A Level and a third vocational/A Level subject. You can select any course but if you are passionate about a career in IT you may wish to combine these 3 subjects.