Course Overview

This Foundation Degree in Computing/Information Technology/Web Development has a common first year for all three pathways covering programming, web development, database development, mathematics, information systems, and teamwork skills. In subsequent years, the Computing pathway covers computer networking, programming, and algorithms; the Information Technology pathway covers PHP web programming and e-business, and the Web Development pathway covers web development using current web standards and open source technologies. Programming and mark-up languages include: HTML, XML, CSS, Python, Java, JavaScript, jQuery, PHP. You will benefit from Birkbeck's unique, flexible study. Students are drawn from the most culturally diverse city in the UK and have a wide range of cultural, social, and economic backgrounds.

General Eligibility

We welcome applicants without traditional entry qualifications as we base decisions on our own assessment of qualifications, knowledge, and previous work experience. We may waive formal entry requirements based on the judgment of academic potential.

Part Time Work Details

Language Requirement

• If English is not your first language or you have not previously studied in English, our usual requirement is the equivalent of an International English Language Testing System (IELTS Academic Test) score of 6.5, with not less than 6.0 in each of the sub-tests.