Foundation Year in Computing

Course

In London

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Description

  • Type

    Course

  • Location

    London

  • Duration

    1 Year

  • Start date

    Different dates available

The Department of Computing now offers a Foundation Year in Computing as an alternative entry route for students who don’t currently have the necessary academic profile to enter on to degree level study.

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Start date

London
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New Cross, SE14 6NW

Start date

Different dates availableEnrolment now open

About this course

There are no formal entrance requirements for this programme; we consider all relevant qualifications and related experience. You'll also need to demonstrate that you have an interest in and aptitude for maths and computing, and the ambition to take on an undergraduate honours degree in the future. You should include a statement to this effect with your application, explaining why you are motivated to explore this subject. We also accept a wide range of international qualifications. Find out

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Subjects

  • GCSE Mathematics
  • Programming
  • Systems
  • Mathematics
  • Computing
  • IT

Course programme

What you'll study During the year you will gain basic computer systems skills and learn the mathematics fundamental to information technology systems. You will work on practical examples of computing applications and learn to develop simple software programs. The Foundation Year includes four integrated units of study: Module title Credits. Study Skills and Introduction to the Use of Computers Study Skills and Introduction to the Use of Computers 30 credits This covers the basic knowledge and skills necessary for the operation of computer systems. This will help in your transition to higher education, and will strengthen the benefit you can get from the learning environment in the Department of Computing. 30 credits. Foundations of Problem Solving Foundations of Problem Solving 30 credits In this module you will work on practical examples of computing applications, so that, even with little or no prior experience with computer programming, you begin to understand what is interesting and important about algorithms. 30 credits. Foundations of Programming Foundations of Programming 30 credits With hands-on experience you will develop and execute simple software programs. This unit will prepare you to undertake the programming components in our undergraduate courses. 30 credits. Foundations of Mathematics for Computing Foundations of Mathematics for Computing 30 credits This will introduce you to some basic yet fundamental mathematics that underpins many of the information technology and software systems of today. 30 credits. Download the programme specification , for the 2018-19 intake. If you would like an earlier version of the programme specification, please contact the Quality Office. Please note that due to staff research commitments not all of these modules may be available every year.

Foundation Year in Computing

Price on request