Newcastle College Group (PEN) · NCG Group
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Help users resolve hardware, software and connectivity problems.
How to get there: Demonstrate relevant technical skills and practical projects; vendor or specialist training may strengthen applications. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Builds and maintains websites and web applications.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Designs, builds and tests software applications.
Median for SOC 2134: programmers and software development professionals. Covers different career stages; this is not starting pay or a course outcome. The sample requires more than one year in the same job and excludes self-employment.
ONS · ASHE 2025How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Builds, maintains and troubleshoots computer networks.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Maintains secure, reliable and accessible organisational databases.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Computer games testers play games to check that they work as intended and identify problems or ‘bugs’.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Design accessible, usable and visually coherent websites.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Research user needs and design and test digital experiences.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Designs improvements to organisational information systems.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Protects systems and information against security threats.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Investigates cyber threats using intelligence and technical analysis.
How to get there: Develop cyber-security, network and analytical skills through technical training and practical projects; complete employer security checks and any required government vetting. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Interprets data to inform decisions and explain patterns.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Uses statistical and computational methods to solve data problems.
How to get there: Develop the relevant technical specialism through projects and placements; employers may require further specialist study or certification. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Plans and leads technology projects, budgets and delivery.
How to get there: Gain relevant operational experience, then demonstrate team, budget or project responsibility; senior salaries reflect progression. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Explains complex products and processes through clear user documentation.
How to get there: Build a role-specific portfolio and the required design, writing or software skills; further specialist training may be needed. This short award is not an honours degree: complete further qualifications for graduate-only routes and build occupational experience.
Scope: UK · per yearSalary source · 2026-10-21Availability checked: 04/11/2026, 07:31
£9,790 per year
Standard Academic Route 18 and above students: Must have Five GCSEs including English Language Must hold Level 3 qualifications worth 64 UCAS tariff points (or above) or 60 Credit Ofqual qualification For international qualifications, ECCTIS (formerly NARIC) will be used to establish equivalence to their comparable level in the UK. Non-standard Academic Route (Open to applicants aged 21 and over) Applicants aged 21 and above, who may not meet the standard entry requirements, could be considered for admissions if they possess at least 2 years of relevant work experience in the UK (a professional CV is required). This experience should be gained from a managerial, supervisory, or customer- focused role and showcase transferable skills and knowledge necessary for entry onto the course.Work Proof: 1 recent payslip or Work reference letter
No English test
Writing Test 250 Words + Reading test + 10 Mins Informal Interview0
One day online and one day on campus (Weekday Only)(9:30 AM - 4:30 PM) Status: Open for Feb 2027
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Academic information reviewed: 2026-10-21
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