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Technology is everywhere and it’s not going away! Gain the skills required for this in-demand sector with our IT courses.

Computing at Wakefield College

Information Technology is a common feature in all our lives and studying this subject with us will prepare you for a range of exciting opportunities in this sector.

Based at Wakefield College, facilities include a comprehensive library and multiple ICT suites which use the latest hardware and software. You can also gain valuable employability skills which can lead to employment opportunities all over the world.

Key Points
  • You’ll get hands-on practice and knowledge of using and configuring computers, troubleshooting them, and creating networks
  • You’ll gain an underpinning knowledge of computing for other subjects
  • Our tutors pass on their knowledge and latest news and developments from the sector, which is attractive to employers
Without the Access to Higher Education course, I wouldn’t have been able to apply for a higher position in the IT sector.
Amara
Computing

What’s New

Catch up with the latest news and events in Computing at Wakefield College...
Escape Technology hosts wall vinyl competition for Wakefield College students

Tuesday, 20 February, 2024

Wakefield College has teamed up with Escape Technology to host a wall vinyl competition - giving its Digital Industries students an exciting opportunity to display their artwork across the College. The students put their creativity to the test by designing a wall graphic which incorporated Escape Technology’s logo and celebrated the College’s partnership with the company.

A T Level Treat for the Wakefield College Team

Thursday, 24 June, 2021

Yesterday, Wakefield College held a T Levels Team development day for all staff involved in managing and delivering the brand-new T Level qualifications to be introduced from September 2021.

Studying Higher Education here is a very different. You are surrounded by like minded people who are aspiring professionals.
Mohammed
Computing

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What our students say about us...
Without the Access to Higher Education course, I wouldn’t have been able to apply for a higher position in the IT sector.
Amara
Level 4 Computer Science
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Studying Higher Education here is a very different. You are surrounded by like minded people who are aspiring professionals.
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“The course has enabled me to learn valuable skills like coding, advanced programming and referencing which will help prepare me for a career in computing.”
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The course is a great stepping for me onto the full degree in Computing which will help me turn something I love into a career, which is amazing.
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“The course has enabled me to learn valuable skills like coding, advanced programming and referencing which will help prepare me for a career in computing.”
Khalita
Computing
The course is a great stepping for me onto the full degree in Computing which will help me turn something I love into a career, which is amazing.
Matthew
Computing

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Meet the Student | Matthew

The first up in our new special Access to HE edition of our Meet the Student series is Matthew, who made the exciting decision to completely change his career and future with an Access course in Computing.

Computing
22 October, 2021
Learn ICT skills online or in workshops

Want to update your skills in ICT to get a job or make your life easier at work? Part-time classes in workshops or online modules available. Learn word processing, spreadsheets, databases and presentations, from beginner to advanced level.

Computing
22 March, 2019

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