Computer Science
Course
In Whitechapel
Description
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Type
Course
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Location
Whitechapel
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Duration
1 Year
Developed to a standard appropriate for more senior positions within the IT industry. Suitable for: successful graduates of the ACP Certificate and Diploma
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About this course
Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration
Student must have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent to qualify for this course.
Candidate must have finished Diploma of ACP or equivalent.
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Course programme
Course Title : Advanced Diploma in Computer Science
Awarding Body : ACP (Association of Computer Professionals)
Duration & hours : 1 year & 18 hrs a week at least
Sessions : Jan/Apr/Jul/Oct
Fees : £2500 ( contact us for special offers )
Entry Requirements
In order to satisfy the entrance requirements for the Advanced Diploma in ACP,
- Applicants must be at least 18 years of age at the time of registration
- Student must have IELTS 5.5 or equivalent to qualify for this course.
- Candidate must have finished Diploma of ACP or equivalent.
Course Overview
This course is open to successful graduates of the ACP Certificate and Diploma, or those who have been offered exemption from the lower levels on the basis of alternative qualifications and/or experience. The Advanced Diploma course lasts a further academic year (i.e. a minimum of 600 hours full time study, extending over 40 weeks). Skills learned at first year level are developed to a standard appropriate for more senior positions within the IT industry. Students are required to submit 2 projects - a Programming Project in Java (the preferred choice, for reasons highlighted in ACP's syllabuses), Pascal or 'C' as well as an Individual Project in an approved subject. Each project can be expected to demand 60-80 hours' work by the candidate and will contribute to their overall examination result.
Modules
Candidates are required to sit for three written exams and a practical component comprising an individual project and a programming project. IS Principles and Networking
- IS Analysis and Design: Advanced Programming
- Information Systems Management
- Project work
Assessment : Written examination & Project/coursework
Computer Science