A qualification in computing opens the door to a fast-growing industry with endless career opportunities. Whether you’re interested in software development, networking, web development, or game design, our computing courses provide the technical skills and industry experience to help you succeed. With a focus on real-world projects, you’ll develop problem-solving abilities, creativity, and technical expertise – all highly valued by employers.
Our computing courses are designed to prepare you for university and the workplace, with a strong emphasis on practical experience and industry insights. You’ll work on live software development projects, gaining valuable skills in:
Each year, around 95% of our computing students progress to university, studying subjects such as artificial intelligence, cybersecurity, and software engineering.
You’ll learn in a dynamic, project-based environment, developing solutions to real business challenges. Our students have successfully designed and developed apps inspired by industry professionals, forming development teams, running committee meetings, and learning new programming languages to bring their ideas to life.
Our teaching is linked to current tech trends, with projects, coursework, and assessments based on real-world scenarios. You’ll also:
Whether you’re looking to study at university or enter the digital industry, our computing courses will give you the skills, experience, and confidence to succeed.
Apply now and take the next step towards your computing career.
Begin your career journey at Sandwell College. We can help you take the next step after you leave school with over 100 courses to choose from! Our courses will give you the skills and experience you need to succeed in your chosen career.
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We want to ensure the right level and type of support is in place for every one of our learners to be successful and treated as an individual. We believe that each student should be individually supported to grow and develop personally and professionally.
When you join us you’ll have access to a network of mentors and online 24/7 confidential counselling services for your emotional wellbeing, as well as a dedicated safeguarding team of staff, student-to-student safeguarding champions and your own personal tutor.
Sandwell College is the largest provider of 16-19 study programmes in the West Midlands, preparing learners for higher education, apprenticeships, and successful careers.