Maritime Greenwich College (MGC) has an "Articulation Agreement" with London Metropolitan University that allows MGC Diploma holders to join the University to obtain full bachelor honours degree in Business Computing. On successful completion of the Diploma in IT with good pass, students will then obtain credits to proceed to the final phase of the BSc (Hons) in Business Computing Degree with London Metropolitan University at the City campus in London.

The aim of the course is to prepare students for careers in business as IT professionals. The modules encompass the social and ethical aspects of IT, as well as technical issues, in order to furnish graduates with an understanding of the needs of end users and business organisations, ensuring graduates have the technical skills to meet those requirements. The course will therefore provide the pathways to continue study on London Met BSc (Hons) final year Business Computing top-up programme or extremely successful and rewarding careers such as IT professionals, systems developers, and software developers.

Students gain two qualifications at the end of this programme, Diploma in IT from MGC and a BSc (Hons) in Business Computing degree from London Metropolitan University.

Duration of Programme

The DIT is offered on a full-time basis. The full time programme is two semesters each year over two years. The course can be completed within three semesters in an accelerated mode.

Mode: Full Time (2 Years)

Commencement: September, January & June

Tuition Fee:
UK Residing Students
Total Tuition Fees for 2 years £5,900.00

Overseas Students
Total Tuition Fees for 2 years £7,900.00

Structure and Syllabus

Entry Requirements

Candidates for entry will normally be expected to have a successful completion of twelve years of education and reasonable command of written and spoken English is required for this course. UK ‘A’ Levels or equivalent or MGC International Foundation Programme is also acceptable.

Mature student applicants and those with relevant professional and vocational qualifications, and these will be dealt with on an individual basis and may require an interview.

In the case of applicants whose mother tongue is not English, then IELTS 6.0 (or equivalent) is required. Students who do not meet the IELTS requirement should join Intensive Pre-courses English Language before joining the course.

Structure and Syllabus

Diploma in IT Year 1
Semesters 1 & 2*
1. Information Systems Essential
2. IT in Business
3. Study Skills
4. Computer Based Technologies
5. Web design and The Internet
6. Database Systems

Diploma in IT
Semesters 3 & 4 *
1. Professional Issues
2. Project Management
3. Visual Programming
4. Multimedia Application for Business
5. Information System Modelling and Design
6. IT Planning and Infrastructure

Top-up degree offers students the opportunity to 'top up' their Diploma and gain full UK undergraduate honours degree status in just one year.
To be eligible for a Top-up degree students need to: