Full Time Foundation Degree in Computing

Foundation degree

In Langley

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Description

  • Type

    Foundation degree

  • Location

    Langley

  • Duration

    2 Years

The programme designed to accommodate the following skills requirements to support employer needs such as: a. Research, investigate and analyse b. Complex problem solving c. Techniques and procedures to plan, design and implement d. Communication e. Skills/Attributes to progress to Full BSc Year 1 modules: 1.1 Business and IT 1.2 Computer and Network Systems 1.3 Multimedia and Website Design 1.

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Location

Start date

Langley (Berkshire)
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Station Road, SL3 8BY

Start date

On request

About this course

The normal entry requirement is the equivalent of one A Level and four GCSEs, an Advanced VCE or BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject. Relevant experience may take the place of formal qualifications. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an aptitude for the course and commitment to personal development as a computer professional at interview. Level 3 qualifications and/or relevant...

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Course programme


Computing & IT - Foundation Degree in Computing - H1140
Subject Area : Computer Technology
Centre : Langley Campus
Interview Required : Yes
Start Date: 28/09/2009
Day/Time TBC, 0900-1800
Introduction
This Higher Education course validated by Buckinghamshire New University provides a good balance of hardware & software knowledge and skills through theoretical and practical means. It aims to focus on higher cognitive skills within the IT professional environment to perform job roles at supervisory, management and technical levels. These skills include research, solve complex problems, techniques to investigate, plan, design and implement solutions. The course is validated by Buckinghamshire New University and is credited towards a degree.

Description
The programme designed to accommodate the following skills requirements to support employer needs such as: a. Research, investigate and analyse b. Complex problem solving c. Techniques and procedures to plan, design and implement d. Communication e. Skills/Attributes to progress to Full BSc Year 1 modules: 1.1 Business and IT 1.2 Computer and Network Systems 1.3 Multimedia and Website Design 1.4 Programming Tutorial Enrichment/Placement Year 2 modules: 2.1 Work related Project (Managing IT Projects) 2.2 Network Administration and User Support 2.3 Web Application Development 2.4 Object Oriented Principles and design (Optional) 2.5 Finance and IT Projects (Optional) 2.6 Games Design and Development (Optional) Tutorial Enrichment

Duration
2 Years, 27 weeks per year, 18 hours per week

Method of Study
Students attend the Colleges Langley campus each week for practical and theory study but substantial work takes place in their own time to reach the high standards required for the course.

Progression
This Diploma is a recognised Higher Education Level 5 qualification in its own right but students can progress to gain a BSc (Hons) degree Level 6 at Buckinghamshire New University by further study or enter professional practice.


Entry Requirement
The normal entry requirement is the equivalent of one A Level and four GCSEs, an Advanced VCE or BTEC National Diploma in a relevant subject. Relevant experience may take the place of formal qualifications. In addition, applicants must demonstrate an aptitude for the course and commitment to personal development as a computer professional at interview. Level 3 qualifications and/or relevant work experience

Full Time Foundation Degree in Computing

Price on request