Foundation Degree in Software Development
Foundation degree
In Birmingham
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Birmingham
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Duration
2 Years
Foundation Degree in Software Development Centres: City Technology Campus: Length: 2 Year(s). Attendance: 20 hours per week. Start date: September. Times: Daytime. Qualification: FdSc Software Development (full time). Entry Requirements: Entry requirements: BTEC National Diploma or VCE A level / Double award or 2 GCE A levels or Access to HE Certificate and GCSE English (Grade C) and GCSE Maths.
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Entry requirements: BTEC National Diploma or VCE A level / Double award or 2 GCE A levels or Access to HE Certificate and GCSE English (Grade C) and GCSE Maths (Grade C) or equivalent. Applications from people over 21 without the above qualifications but with relevant experience and or other qualifications are also encouraged. All applicants will be considered on their individual merit and commitment to study. All applicants will be required to attend an interview with a member of the course team and to complete an assessment.
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Course programme
Foundation Degree in Software Development
Centres:
City Technology Campus :
Length:
2 Year(s)
Attendance:
20 hours per week
Start date:
September
Times:
Daytime
Qualification:
FdSc Software Development (full time).
Course Content:
Year 1: Client Side Web Development, Professional Studies 1, Professional Studies 2, Java Programming Foundations, Java Software Lifecycle, Introduction to Computer Systems, User Centred Design and Testing, Computation and Problem Solving and Employability Skills. Year 2: Software Project Organisation and Management, Group Project System Level Programming, Database Systems, Networks and Distributed Computing, Software Specification, Test and Maintenance.
Progression:
Successful students will be able to make an immediate contribution to the work place. There is also an articulation agreement which allows progression to the final year of the BSc Computing Science degree at Aston University.
What's the next step?
If you are sure this is the right course for you, you can either:
- Complete an application form and return it to the Admissions Offices at either Handsworth Campus or Fordrough Campus
- Come along to one of our main enrolment sessions
Foundation Degree in Software Development