BSc (Hons) Computing with Foundation Year

Foundation Year Modules

• Developing Academic Skills
• Using Numeracy, Data & IT
• Research Skills and Using Information
• Values, Ethics & Working Collaboratively
• Structure of Business
• Technology in Organisations

Study skills

During the first 6 weeks (Block 1) you will also attend 4 study skills workshops, providing advice and guidance to help you achieve university success. Sessions may include Reading & Note-Taking, iLearn Online Library, Referencing & Plagiarism and Approaching Assignments. This will bring your weekly class time up to 9.5 hours a week for Block 1. The following study blocks will be the usual 8 hours classroom time (+online tuition and self-guided study time).

Year 2

• Professional Development
• Computer Technology
• Website Design
• Database Design
• Software Engineering
• Information Systems in Organisations

Year 3

• Data Communications
• Systems Analysis & Design
• Programming
• Quality Systems in IT
• Database Implementation
• Dynamic Website Development

Year 4

• Management in IT
• Current Trends in Networking
• Computer Systems Security
• e-Commerce Systems
• Computing Project

Assessments:

We use a wide range of assessment methods at Arden to give you the opportunity to demonstrate a wide range of strengths, these could include: a Portfolio, an Exam, Design Specification tasks, Case Study assessments, Business Plans.

To support your development and ensure you are on the right track with your Blended Learning studies we will provide you with tutor feedback on every assessment you submit. If required, your tutor may be able to give you suggestions for improvement and help you understand how to apply your newly acquired skills into real life settings.