BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year (Solent)

By QA Higher Education

Description

1 day online and 1 day classroom or 2 Evenings ONLINE and Saturday, Funded available per week London, Birmingham and Manchester The extended BSc Computing Technologies course is an excellent choice for those who are looking to pursue a career in computing technologies but don’t have the necessary entry requirements or knowledge. The programme provides the necessary foundation and background in computing while boosting the confidence and knowledge of students looking to join the full honours degree course at the right level. Surrounded by professionals in a supportive and inspiring environment, our individuals develop essential skills for a successful career in a number of computing related areas including the internet of everything, networking, cyber security, web and mobile app design, and data analytics.

Intakes

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Entry Requirements

GCSE Maths at grades D, or equivalent are required for entry. Functional Skills Level 2, is accepted as equivalent. This can be exempted by successfully passing the QA Higher Education Maths test (score 6 out of 15). Mandatory applicants need to successfully pass the QA Higher Education English test (minimum 55%). IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.0 in each band, or equivalent. This can be exempted by successfully passing the QA Higher Education test (minimum 55%). For each level, we offer non-standard entry routes for students. Mature learners may present a more varied profile of achievement that is likely to include extensive work experience (paid and/or unpaid) and/or achievement of a range of professional qualifications in their work sector. Please contact our team to discuss your existing qualifications and we will be able to recommend the most suitable entry point for you.

Entry Required Documents

Copy of Transcript of Results

This can be avoided in certain situations. One of our operators will call you to find out if it is mandatory or not.

Qualification

If you are a EU student and you don't have an International Baccalaureate Diploma, you can still apply with 12 classes Certificate or a Level 3 Diploma and relevant work experience(Level 3 qualification - 60 UCAS points)

Copy of ID (National ID or Passport)

You need to upload one of these documents

Assessment Methods

English Writing Test
Academic Interview

Modules

Foundation Year

Communication for Academic Purposes 1
Communication for Academic Purposes 2
Extended Project
Foundations in Programming
Foundations of Computer Systems
Operational Mathematics

Year 2

Big Data Analytics
Cloud Computing
Mobile App Design and Development
Network Design and Troubleshooting
User Experience Design
Web Application Security

Year 1

Object Orientated Programming
Data Communication and Network Routing
Data Modelling and SQL Language
Maths and Algorithms
Systems Analysis and Design
Web Development

Year 3

Cyber Security
Data Science
Designing and Developing Products for the Internet of Everything (IoE)
Dissertation (Major Computing Project)
Project Management and Professional Issues

Your career

After finishing this course, you will have the necessary flexible skills to succeed in the inspiring environment of computing technologies. You will have a real-life business approach that will make you ready for such a competitive industry. You will learn how computers work and how they can be used to improve the quality of our life while also developing software applications and understanding the principles behind technology. You will be a career ready individual with the confidence to master any technical and creative aspects relevant to your degree.

Game Designer

As a game designer, you'll be the centre of creativity at the heart of producing a new game. You'll bring ideas, build prototypes, create interactive narration and develop the game's mechanics

IT Consultant

Your role as an IT consultant will be to work in partnership with clients, advising them how to use information technology in order to meet their business objectives or overcome problems.

Cyber security analysts

Cyber security analysts help to protect an organisation by employing a range of technologies and processes to prevent, detect and manage cyber threats.

Application Developer

Applications developers translate software requirements into workable programming code and maintain and develop programs for use in business.

Web Designer

Web designers plan, create and code web pages, using both technical and non-technical skills to produce websites that fit their customer's requirements.

Tuition Fee
£ 9250

Financing available
Government funding

Course type
Full time

Subject area
IT, Computing

Programme
Fundation course

Level
Level 6

Duration
4 Years