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HEQ study resources
Preparation is everything when it comes to achieving success in your HEQ exams.
These resources will help you to develop your knowledge and self-assess your understanding. Also check out our exam technique hints and tips so you're as ready as you can be for the big day.
Certificate in IT
The following resources cover all three core modules at level 4 - a recommended reading list is included in each syllabus.
- Information systems (PDF)
- Software development (PDF) - for examinations in November 2020
NEW Software development (PDF) - for examinations from 1 May 2021 - Computer and network technology (PDF)
Diploma in IT
These resources cover all the core and optional Diploma in IT modules - a recommended reading list is included in each syllabus.
Core module
Selected modules (choose three)
- Computer networks (PDF)
- Database systems (PDF)
- IT project management (PDF)
- Object oriented programming systems (PDF) - for examinations in November 2020
NEW Object oriented programming systems (PDF) - for examinations from 1 May 2021 - Systems analysis and design (PDF)
- Principles of internet technologies (PDF)
- IT service management (PDF)**
- Software engineering - part 1 (PDF) - for examinations in November 2020
NEW Software engineering - part 1 (PDF) - for examinations from 1 May 2021 - Principles of user interface design (PDF)**
New modules
Candidates can now select the following optional modules for BCS Level 5 Diploma in IT. The first examination sitting for these new modules will commence in May 2021.
- Big data management
- Smart systems
- User experience
- Web application development
Professional Graduate Diploma in IT
These resources cover all the level 6 PGD modules - a recommended reading list is included in each syllabus.
Selected modules (choose four)
- Advanced database management systems (PDF)
- Management information systems (PDF)
- Software engineering (part 2) (PDF)
- Computer services management (PDF)
- Knowledge based systems (PDF)**
- Network information systems (PDF)
- Programming paradigms (PDF)
- Realising the user interface (PDF)**
- System design methods (PDF)
- Web engineering (PDF)
- IT and the environment (PDF)
If you're completing your study with a BCS-approved training centre they'll be able to provide you with additional resources to support your exam revision.