I7FY Computer Science with Foundation Year

University of Bedfordshire

Foundation degree

In Luton

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Luton

Why study this course In the Foundation year you will study three days per week. The focus will be on academic writing skills and numeracy, plus subject-specific content to fully prepare you for entry to an Undergraduate degree. Broadly based yet enough depth to give you credible vocational skills. Coverage of a variety of areas in Computer Science typically delivered by an expert in this area. Because of the wide range of courses taught in the department a number of special equipment is accessible in areas such as biometrics, robotics or computer graphics, which allows the Computer Scientist to encounter the context of use of various concepts in Computer Science.

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Location

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Luton (Bedfordshire)
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University Of Bedfordshire Business School, Luton Campus (Vicarage Street), LU1 3JU

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Subjects

  • Computing

Course programme

Who’s this course for? On completion of the Honours degree students will be capable of making a positive contribution to computing and related industries. The course aims: To develop personal skills so that students have confidence, the ability to express their creativity both individually and as part of a team. To promote a responsible attitude towards the use of the computing hardware and software. To facilitate students' understanding of developments in computing technologies. To promote students awareness of the cultural, social, political, economic and ethical implications in the computing industries. Modular structure The curriculum structure is composed of core subjects combined with strands that allow a deeper exploration of particular aspects of a broadly based subject. The core comprises fundamental subjects entwined around programming as a central supporting pillar. This thematic approach to computer science enables students to orient their studies towards particular learning outcomes leading to the ability to progress towards specialisation whilst maintaining the flexibility that the core provides.

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Skills and experience gained Upon successful completion of this course you should be able to: Critically analyse problems and issues in core subject areas of Computer Science including (object oriented) programming, data bases, artificial intelligence and software engineering from various perspectives. Creatively address and evaluate problems in the subject areas mentioned before. Analyse, evaluate and synthesise information from a variety of sources and to be able to develop a justified conclusion. Evaluate, research and compare competing solutions and models in the area of Computer Science so as to enhance a professional and informed decision in a given application scenario. Communicate ideas both in writing and orally to appropriate academic or professional standards. Show advanced knowledge and understanding of concepts in Computer Science including client / server architectures and related areas such as professional development and project management. After the course Career opportunities: General IT graduate trainees leading to long-term and more specialized positions ranging from programmers, systems development to customers services and IT arrangement. Further study: MSc in a Computer Science related topic; MPhil / PhD.

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