BSc(Hons) Computing With Foundation Year

... United Kingdom
... Solent University - QAHE

Course Overview

The UK’s IT industry is worth £58 billion annually. With projections suggesting the UK has the potential to create a further three million new technology jobs by 2025 (techuk.org), the demand for well-qualified information technology graduates is set to remain strong. 

 With a strong focus on programming (using Java and Python), the course includes a variety of software development, database, web development and networking units. You will also look at web APIs, JSON, HTML5 and big data analytics. 

  • Develop a range of broadly applicable IT skills such as programming, databases, networking, usability and web technologies 

  • Build communication, project management, teamwork and presentation skills through group and project work 

  • Develop extensive knowledge of computer programming.  

FOUNDATION YEAR

The Foundation Year aims to provide you with the knowledge and skills to progress and succeed on to your undergraduate course, having developed essential knowledge of computing and employability skills in the process.

Key aims of the Foundation Year:

  • Provide knowledge and understanding of key computing subjects to enable you to progress onto the Computing degree programme;

  • Help you understand and apply computing concepts to real-life organisations;

  • Embed academic and employability skills, providing you with the confidence you need to progress on your chosen course and begin considering your entry into the labour market

General Eligibility

ACADEMIC REQUIREMENTS

  • 48 UCAS points

  • A minimum of two completed A-levels, a BTEC Extended Diploma at PPP or BTEC Diploma at MP or equivalent.

  • GCSE English at grade 4 or above (previously grade C).

  • We will consider mature students who haven’t recently undertaken a formalised course of study at A-level or equivalent, but who can demonstrate relevant workplace or voluntary experience, indicating their ability to complete the course successfully.

Part Time Work Details

20 Hours of Work permit weekly for international students.

Language Requirement

  • GCSE English at Grade 4 or above, or IELTS 5.5 with no component less than 5.0 in each band, or equivalent

Programme Information
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Course Category

Computing


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Campus Name

London Centre – Rosebery Avenue, Birmingham – Centre City, Manchester Centre


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Course Level

Undergraduate


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Duration

Full-Time, 4 years


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Available Intake

October, February, June


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IELTS Score

5.0


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Tuition Fees Range

UK/International: £9,250,


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