Foundation Degree in Computing
Foundation degree
In Portadown
Description
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Type
Foundation degree
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Location
Portadown (Northern Ireland)
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Duration
2 Years
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Start date
Different dates available
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to enter employment. As an alternative, you may wish to consider pursuing your studies further to Degree level subject to meeting entry requirements. In particular, it is envisaged that you will apply to the University of Ulster to study BSc (Hons) Computer Science as the main course of study but that BSc (Hons) Information. This course is suitable for The Foundation Degree in Computing is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers across the IT industry through the provision of specialised options. It aims to equip you with practical and professional abilities in specific areas, as well as providing a broad range of analysis, design and implementation skills. Full-time students will undertake a supervised work placement of.
Facilities
Location
Start date
Start date
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Subjects
- Excel
- Word
- Powerpoint
- Options
- Computing
- IT
- Database Management
- Office IT
- Design
- University
- Industry
- Full Time
- Programming
Course programme
FOUNDATION DEGREE IN COMPUTING
Who is this course for?
The Foundation Degree in Computing is designed to prepare you for a variety of careers across the IT industry through the provision of specialised options.
It aims to equip you with practical and professional abilities in specific areas, as well as providing a broad range of analysis, design and implementation skills.
Full-time students will undertake a supervised work placement of approximately six months.
How long is this course for?
2 years, full-time (including placement).
What will I study?
Subjects studied in Year 1 include:
- Systems Analysis and Design
- Programming and Problem Solving
- Computer Platforms
- Professional Issues
- Database Development
- Object Oriented Programming
- Computing Mathematics
- Web Applications Development
Subjects studied in Year 2 include:
- Visual Programming
- Systems Development
- Networking and Data Communications
- Business Enterprise
- Project
- Work-based learning
Attendance full time
How will I be assessed? Assessment will be carried out by the use of coursework assignments and end of module examinations throughout the duration of the course.
What can I do after the course?
Upon successful completion of the course, you will have the opportunity to enter employment. As an alternative, you may wish to consider pursuing your studies further to Degree level subject to meeting entry requirements.
In particular, it is envisaged that you will apply to the University of Ulster to study BSc (Hons) Computer Science as the main course of study but that BSc (Hons) Information and Communications Technology and BEng (Hons) Software Engineering may be considered as alternative routes of study.
In all of these cases you will be exempt from the placement year. You can therefore complete an Honours Degree in the same time period as a student enrolled directly on the Degree at the University of Ulster.
How do I apply? Complete an application form (available from each campus) and return it to the Admissions Office at the Portadown Campus.
Foundation Degree in Computing