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Foundation Year Computing and IT BSc (Hons)

Sheffield Hallam University

Bachelor's degree

In Sheffield ()

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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Description

  • Type

    Bachelor's degree

  • Duration

    4 Years

• Develop useful academic, computing and IT grounding as preparation for undergraduate study.
• Pass directly onto one of Sheffield Hallam's specialised computing degrees after one year.
• Benefit from an innovative course that allows you to develop your skillset in up-to-date technologies.
• Enhance a range of soft skills, develop confident communication skills and reflect on your progress.
• Work individually and collaboratively, under the guidance of dedicated staff.

About this course

This course provides you with a solid base on which to base your undergraduate studies.

You'll learn valuable computing and professional skills and, upon completion, will pass directly onto one of our specialist computing degrees.

This must include at least 32 points from one A level or equivalent BTEC qualifications. For example:CDD at A Level.MMP in BTEC Extended Diploma.A combination of qualifications, which may include AS levels, EPQ and general studies

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Subjects

  • Computing
  • IT
  • Communication Skills
  • Communication
  • Technologies
  • Theoretical
  • Computing and IT
  • IT grounding
  • Computing degrees
  • Valuable computing

Course programme

How you learn

The course is based around both practical and theoretical study, and structured as a sequence of projects. We call these pathways, and they allow you to decide which topic you'd like to pursue at degree level. While undertaking the projects you will learn how to work effectively in a team, identify and develop a range of professional and personal skills, use research methods and study skills, and apply project management techniques to your group projects.

You learn through:
  • project-led activities
  • practical sessions
  • lectures and seminars
  • demonstrations
  • delivering training sessions
Applied learning

Live projects

Throughout the course, you'll work on projects which have useful real-world application.

These are updated regularly to reflect trends and improvements to the given technology, but might include topics such as
  • mobile app programming
  • cyber security
  • arino / raspberry pi programming
  • LEGO Serious Play
  • website development
  • database for business
  • network management and hardware configuration

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Foundation Year Computing and IT BSc (Hons)

£ 9,250 VAT inc.

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