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The field of Information and Communications Technologies (ICTs) has broadened from the original definition of Information Technology to cover the full range of devices and applications used for communication – including telecommunications, audio, television and video. These areas are covered by the Information and Communications Technologies programme, the major focus of which is concerned with the computer applications and networks that enable, integrate, and connect these technologies today.
The European Commission has identified ICTs as the key means for creating access to information and communication in populations that are currently underserved, and the United Nations is currently promoting a worldwide initiative titled “ICTs for Development” as an active means of bridging what has become known as the “digital divide” between rich and poor countries.
The Information and Communications Technologies programme is designed for students who wish to develop a critical understanding of, and expertise in, the tools, packages, and systems that allow us to communicate information across and around the planet. On this course you will study the basics of IT, giving you the opportunity to prepare for the European Computer Driving License (ECDL), computer networking, systems administration, a range of scripting and programming tools, and the fundamentals of television, audio, and multimedia production. Optional modules in Stages Two and Three, complemented by a major project in Stage Three which is directly related to the course, will allow you to develop specialist skills in an area of your choice.
It is possible to do the course either as a three-year course, or as a four-year sandwich course which includes an industry placement.