FdSc Computing Technologies (Software Development)
Foundation degree
In Hereford
Description
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Foundation degree
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Duration
2 Years
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The Foundation degree in Computing technologies (Software Development) will give you an excellent grounding in computing while allowing you to specialise in aspects relating specifically to software development.
In year one you will develop your knowledge of programming, computer systems architecture, databases and data analysis, networks, wireless and systems analysis.
In your second year you will continue to study a mixture of modules focusing on aspects of computing as well as modules specialising in software development.
Once you have completed your foundation degree you may be eligible to progress on to a BA (Hons) top-up year at the University of Hertfordshire, subject to obtaining appropriate grades in your foundation studies.
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About this course
Develop a broad knowledge of computing relevant to the needs of a wide range of organisations
Benefit from a varied programme of work based learning and vocational study
Gain a nationally recognised qualification in two years of full-time study
progression routes to appropriate degree programmes at the University of Hertfordshire
When you have completed your Foundation degree you may want to progress your studies and take a BSc(Hons) in Computer Science at the University of Hertfordshire. Alternatively, you will be prepared for a career developing, engineering and producing software. This could be within a software specialist or within any organisation that develops and maintains in-house software.
UCAS points 48
A Level Made up of at least one A Level (A2), BTEC National Award or equivalent
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Subjects
- Management
- Computing
- Data analysis
- Project
- Systems
- Programming
- Concepts
- Analysis
- Designing
- Experience
Course programme
Module
- Developing the Computing Professional - NHC
- Developing the Computing Professional - WHC
- Programming concepts- NHC
- Programming concepts- WHC
- Topics in Computer Systems - NHC
- Topics in Computer Systems - WHC
- Systems Analysis - NHC
- Systems Analysis - WHC
- Designing for User Experience - NHC
- Designing for User Experience - WHC
- Applied Programming - NHC
- Applied Programming - WHC
- Project Management - NHC
- Networking Fundamentals - NHC
- Networking Fundamentals - WHC
- Project Management - WHC
Module
- Internet Technologies - NHC
- Internet Technologies - WHC
- Software Development 1 - NHC
- Software Development 1 - WHC
- WBL Project - Software Development - NHC
- WBL Project - Software Development - WHC
- Data Analysis and Database Design - NHC
- Data Analysis and Database Design - WHC
- Computing in Organisations - NHC
- Computing in Organisations - WHC
- Software Development 2 - NHC
- Software Development 2 - WHC
- Object Oriented Programming - NHC
- Object Oriented Programming - WHC
Additional information
EU Students Fee
Full time - £6165 for the 2021/2022 academic year
Part time - £770 per 15 credits for the 2021/2022 academic year
FdSc Computing Technologies (Software Development)