Part Time Foundation Degree in Computing Level 4/5

Foundation Degree in Computing Level 4/5

Name Foundation Degree in Computing Level 4/5

Time Part-Time

Content The Foundation Degree (FD) is an exciting enterprise that sees TCAT working in partnership with the University of Wolverhampton. The course lasts for 3 years and will see you develop your IT knowledge in a number of different ways. There is a strong work based element to the FD, your employer may well be supporting your studies - indeed, nationally the FD programme was started by employers working with Universities to ensure that students graduate with the right skills. The course is organised into core, mandatory and optional modules and includes subject specific topics such as Programming Concepts, Systems Analysis, Employability Skills, Project Management and Networking amongst others. A substantial live project forms much of the final semesters.

Assessment Various - coursework, examination, viva voce, group presentations, individual presentations

Awarding Body Wolverhampton University

Tutor Various - School of Computing

Level 4

Additional Costs £0.00

Minimum Age 18

Further Study A one year top up for an Honours degree can be taken. The FD is designed to fit a variety of Honours programmes.

Career Prospects Various - most students are expected to gain employment in Blue Chip organisations. Self employment is also an option.

Other Information PRICE TBA You will become a full time member of both TCAT and the University of Wolverhampton during this course. All resources and benefits will be open to you. There may be a recommendation given re book purchases and this should be taken into consideration.

Code : Venue : Start Date : Day & Times : Weeks : End Date : Weekly Hours

WP081A : Telford College Of Arts & Technology : 21-09-09 : Thursday 1300 - 2100 : 34 : 02-07-10 : 7.00

WP082A : Telford College Of Arts & Technology : 21-09-09 : Monday 1600 - 2100 : 34 : 02-07-10 : 7.00

WP083A : Telford College Of Arts & Technology : 21-09-09 : Monday 1300 - 2100 : 34 : 02-07-10 : 7.00