The industry-standard, high-spec technology available to you in our SciTech Digital Innovation Hub includes powerful, high specification PCs; network laboratories; software development studios; immersive rooms; Microsoft and gaming studios; smart, augmented reality and virtual reality technologies. Visit our Campus page to explore our state-of-the-art facilities and take a 360 tour.
You will have the opportunity to undertake work experience to develop your employability skills and progression into employment.
A range of guest speakers from industry will input into your study programme.
You could receive financial support from iTrust to set up your own business.
Tutorial Support and Additional Learning Support (ALS)
Enrichment (extracurricular activities)
Enterprise – support to set up a business
of our Computing students went on to work or further study after completing their course.
Studying Computing or Information Technology at Barnsley College could lead you to a career as a Software/Web/Games Developer, a Cyber Security Manager and much more.
Lewis Hargreaves
Computing Level 3 Full-time
“I enjoy the positive atmosphere and the constant support. I would recommend this College to others as it has a welcoming environment and is a brilliant place to learn and develop skills, knowledge and experience. ”
Kirk Balk
Thomas Baugh
Computing Level 3 Full-time
“There are many things that I enjoy about the College, I like its professional atmosphere, the brilliant staff and up-to-date facilities. I relished the challenge and constant improvement that the course pushed us towards, it had instilled a strong sense of competency and confidence with each successful assignment.”
Abbey School
Tristan Bretton
Computing Level 3 Full-time
“The things that I enjoy the most about my course are the types of units that we get to study, such as being able to create a Virtual Reality or Augmented Reality app for a scenario. This has allowed us to explore different types of technology within the world of digital instead of just using computers.”
Holy Trinity
Tyler Wildsmith
Computing Level 3 Full-time
“All the staff are helpful and the atmosphere is less formal than high school so you’re able to get along with tutors much easier, which results in the learning actually being more fun and easier.”
Outwood Academy Hemsworth