System Support and Telecommunications

Course Content

Award:
FdSc - Foundation Degree (Awarded by the University of Plymouth)

What's it all about?:
In today's world of computers and communications it is an advantage to have an overall view of the technologies. This course is designed to give you the understanding and abilities to effectively troubleshoot support computer networks and telecommunications systems. We will help you understand that technology is not scary, and as you find faults with hardware and support various technology-based systems you will realise that you can do it, and a well paid job awaits.

**Applications for 2009 now closed - now taking applications for 2010**

Progression:
On successful completion you may progress to the final year of a BSc (Hons) degree at the University of Plymouth.

Entry Requirements:
In our experience in order to be successful on this level of course you will need one of the following:
• 60-120 UCAS tariff points - any combination
• a BTEC national award in a related subject
• an NVQ Level 3 in a related subject
• equivalent qualifications or relevant work experience.

Duration: Full-time - two years/part-time - three years

Business Benefits:
Up-skill staff and promote Continuing Professional Development in the workforce. The course teaches modern, and new, technologies thus giving students to understanding and abilities to work with cutting edge systems in the industries.

Course Overview
What does the course involve?:

The following topics are studied:

• system support methodologies and fault finding
• network programming
• project management
• principle of telecommunications and networking.
• visits to industry.

When can I study?:
Full-time - 9.00am to 5.00pm/part-time - 9.00am to 7.00pm

Are there any exams?:
Modules are assessed by a mixture of coursework, in-class tests and examinations.
Course Facts

• Apply via UCAS

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£2000 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UF3781

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply via UCAS

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£660 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UX3781

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

• Apply via UCAS

Course Type:

Full-time

Location:
Kings Road Centre

Course Fees:
£640 There is no discount on this course if you receive benefits
Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.

Instalments:

Material Fees:
There are no material fees for this course

Level:
No level information available

Course Code:
UX3781

Certain "part-time" courses may become "full-time" courses if additional courses are taken.

If you are aged 16-18, due to Government funding, tuition fees are not applicable for your course (Please note: this does not apply to foundation degrees).

Please note that fees quoted apply to courses starting in the academic year 2009/10 (August 2009 - July 2010). There may be a slight increase in fees for courses starting 2010/11.