Foundation Degree Computing (Networking)
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In London
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Location
London
Core modules:
Year 1 – Problem Solving Techniques & Methods 1; Web Design 1; Computer Hardware & Software; Applied Logic & Algorithms; Network Basics; Project Management 1; Web Design 2; Data Concepts; Network Routers & Routing; Installing, Configuring & Administering Client Operating Systems; Managing & Maintaining a Server Environment.
Year 2 – Work Experience 1; Problem Solving Techniques & Methods 2; Network Switches & Applied Routing; Linux; Software Development 1; Server Active Directory Configuration; Work Experience 2; Project Management 2; WAN Technologies; Research Methods; Software Development 2; Web Server Infrastructure; Network & Cyber Security.
Optional modules: None
All core modules must be completed and passed for the award to be given following completion of the programme.
Highbury College is regulated by the Higher Education Funding Council for England (HEFCE).
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About this course
Course duration: 2 years
Course location: Course location: Highbury College (main campus), Tudor Crescent, Portsmouth, PO6 2SA
Mode of delivery: Full-time
Modules: 11 modules in Year 1 (120 credits), 13 modules in Year 2 (120 credits). 240 credits total for the FdSc programme.
Work placements: There is a...
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Subjects
- IT
- Computing
- Networking
- Network Training
- Network
- Web
- Server
- Design
- IT Development
- Problem Solving
- Management
- Project Management
- Teaching
- IT Project Management
- IT Management
- Project
Course programme
The programme is designed so that students have the flexibility to transfer to the FdSc Computing or FdSc Computing (Web Design) if they compete the required modules for the alternative pathway.
Award title: FdSc Computing (Networking).
Awarding body/institution: University of Portsmouth.
The awarding body for the Foundation Degree is the University of Portsmouth (subject to validation) and Highbury College is the provider of the course of study.
Teaching: A combination of lectures, seminars, workshops, online learning and weekly tutorials. Time spent on work placements is in addition to this time in College.
Independent study: You will need to undertake significant independent study outside of taught sessions. For every 1 taught hour students should spend at least 1.5 hours studying independently away from College, equating to at least 24 hours per week in Year 1 and 18 hours per week in Year 2.
Achievement: The Foundation Degree is achieved by passing all modules (240 credits).
Assessment methods: Assessment is on a continuous basis with up to two assignments in each module. Assessment is mainly via coursework which takes a variety of forms including timed examinations, written reports, presentations, and written reflections.
Staff: Full-time, part-time and associate lecturers (corporate associates) may teach on the Foundation Degree programme. Staff teaching on the programme have a variety of commercial/industrial and/or teaching experience in the field of computing.
Foundation Degree Computing (Networking)