BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year

Foundation degree

In City of London

£ 9,000 + VAT

Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    City of london

  • Duration

    4 Years

Course summary
Overview
IT skills have never been in higher demand, so we’ve developed this degree to help you gain the key skills and knowledge valued by today's businesses. To prepare you for employment, this course focuses on practical skills, influenced by the latest research and by industry requirements.

Why choose this course?
This course covers theory and practice, ranging from essential skills to exciting topics such as Artificial Intelligence. You'll learn about the fundamentals and science behind computing and software development. Practical learning includes designing and developing software systems for a variety of applications, ranging from mobile systems to large scale applications for enterprises.

The School of Computing and Engineering was voted best modern university for this discipline in the National Student Survey 2015, giving your Computer Science degree the competitive edge.

Our membership of the Academic Developer Programme and Alliance of leading firms is further testament to our expertise in the field, and we are also in the process of seeking British Computer Society Accreditation.

Career and study progression
IT graduates generally have a good record of achieving employment and progressing in their professional work. Popular paths for graduates from this course include web development and software architecture.

You may also wish to undertake postgraduate study to specialise in a subject you’ve already studied, or to explore something new.

For more details please see the Career and study progression section.
Other options available for BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year
Full time - September 2017, Ealing site

Facilities

Location

Start date

City of London (London)
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St Mary's Rd, W5 5RF

Start date

On request

About this course

Entry requirements
You will need 180 UCAS Tariff points (or their equivalent).
We may ask you to attend an interview before we make you an offer.
We also welcome applicants with no formal qualifications. These applicants will be considered on an individual basis taking into account their professional/work/life experiences and their ability to engage with, and benefit from, the course. These applicants (with no formal qualifications) will be interviewed and invited to discuss their portfolio of work. They will only be offered a place if they are able to demonstrate a level of...

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • Artificial Intelligence
  • Web
  • Project
  • Systems
  • Engineering

Course programme

Course detail
The foundation year introduces you to the subject of software development. This provides a firm grounding in the underpinning skills and knowledge used during the rest of your course.

In your first year, we will focus on the fundamentals of computer science, with laboratory sessions to apply your learning practically.

Your second year covers the core concepts for producing applications for mobile and businesses, giving you a key understanding of computer science within a professional context.

The final, third year of study covers the advanced subjects such as artificial intelligence and computer security. As a project, you will design a comprehensive and sophisticated software application. This is an excellent opportunity to apply your learning practically.

Foundation year (Level 3) modules
Introduction to Software Development
Academic Performance
Introduction to Computing Mathematics
Introduction to Web Design and Development
Personalised Learning
Introduction to Computer Technologies.
Year one (Level 4) modules
Programming
Computer Architecture
Mathematics for Computing
Data Communications
Information Systems and Databases
Algorithms and Data Types
Year two (Level 5) modules
Object Oriented Software Development
Mobile Application Development
Distributed Computing
Functional Programming
Team Project
Plus one option from:
Human-Centred Computing
Mobile Application Development 2
Year three (Level 6) modules
Applied Software Engineering
Computer Security
Project
Plus one option from:
Artificial Intelligence
Natural Language Interfaces.

BSc (Hons) Computer Science with Foundation Year

£ 9,000 + VAT