Full Time Access Diploma to Higher Education (Computing)

Full Time Access Diploma to Higher Education (Computing)

Course Description:

• Do you want to study for a degree or other higher education programme?
• Are you looking for direct entry to a degree or higher education programme?

Then the Access to University Programme may be for you. Access programmes are well established throughout the country as an alternative to A Level entry to degree programmes at universities and colleges of higher education. They provide entry, with no previous qualifications, to a degree programme.

The Core Units: 3 components

• Study Skills and Personal and Career Development - includes discussion, practice of writing skills, time management and presentation techniques.
• Information Technology - includes keyboarding, word processing, spreadsheets, databases and graphics.
• The Tutorial and Workshop - are a support and guidance service. This prepares you for the requirements of degree programmes.

Main Units

• Computer Systems - gives a sound understanding of how computer components function and communicate, along with assembly language programming.
• Web Development - the use of HTML and other languages to produce functioning websites.
• Network and Communications - the protocols and hardware involved in creating computer networks.
• Advanced Database - programming with database application.
• Programming in Visual Basic - programming with the latest .net version of VB.
• Advanced Spreadsheets - filtering and complex mathematical functions.
• Systems Analysis and Design - how to design a program for a specific purpose or function.
• Advanced Word Processing - creating macros and merging documents.

Level:
3

Course Type:
Full Time

Entry Requirements:
You will be required to attend a formal interview in the college, complete a pre-interview piece of work, carry out an assessment during the interview and attend an open day with an assignment.

Assessment and Progression:
Using a range of methods including report writing, delivery of presentations, observation and examination.

The anticipated route is to degrees and other higher education programmes, e.g. HNC/HND/BSc Computing related qualifications. The Access programme is certified by the Open College Network, East Midlands Region (OCN EMR) validated by the Higher Education Quality Council. Most universities will expect you to have studied subjects or have experience in the areas for which you apply.

Duration:
This is a one year programme to prepare you for a degree. Study between 13 and 20 hours depending on your previous qualifications and in come cases this may be less than the cap of 16 hours if you are in receipt of Job Seekers Allowance. The programme begins in September and applications for degree and diploma programmes are made at various points in the year.

Location:
Lincoln

Full-Time

£2000 per academic year (students will receive a £500 bonus for successful completion of each year)

Part-Time

£643 for the academic year 2010/11

Equivalent Level Qualification

If you already have an equivalent level of qualification, it is likely that you will be required to pay higher fees due to funding restrictions placed on the college. Please contact the course coordinator for more details..