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This course is designed to provide students with a comprehensive understanding of the principles and practices of computing. You will learn about computer systems, networks, software development, and data analytics. The course also covers the ethical implications of technology and their impact on society. Throughout the course, you will have access to cutting-edge facilities and equipment, including our state-of-the-art computer labs and virtual reality environments. Our teaching staff are experts in their field and will provide you with the knowledge and skills needed to succeed in this rapidly evolving industry.
Our course is designed to meet the needs of both recent school leavers and career changers. We offer flexible start dates throughout the year, as well as a range of part-time and full-time study options. Our graduates have gone on to pursue successful careers in software development, data analytics, cybersecurity, and more.
Canterbury Christ Church University is located in the historic city of Canterbury, just a short distance from the coast. Our campus is set in beautiful gardens and offers a supportive learning environment. We are committed to providing our students with an exceptional education that prepares them for successful careers in their chosen field. Our computing department has a reputation for excellence, with many of our graduates going on to work for top tech companies around the world.
You will gain a broad overview of IT systems in the workplace, from designing them to maintaining them and supporting their users. Areas of focus include networking, system administration, databases, and cybersecurity, as well as professional skills in business improvement, E-business, and usability.
This degree will enable you to choose from a wide range of career paths in system design and support or move on to postgraduate study.
This course has been designed to meet the real needs of the computing industry, particularly in relation to infrastructure development and support. For the technical skills, we use a mix of common hardware, open source, and commercial software that is heavily used in industry, so skills developed in the course can immediately be used in the workplace.
After completion of your second year, you will have the opportunity to undertake a year in industry to allow you to develop your knowledge and skills in a business or industrial setting. This allows you to build up the practical skills desired by employers and to demonstrate your capabilities on your CV.
A Levels: BBC
BTEC: DMM
Access: 15 Distinctions and 30 Merits
International Baccalaureate: 29 Points
Combinations: A combination of qualifications totaling 112 UCAS points
20 hours of work permit weekly for international students.
Core module:
Introduction to C#
Deployment Technologies for Computing
Fundamentals of Computer Systems
Application Development in C#
Ethics, Professionalism, and Employability in Computing
Software Lifecycle Group Development Project
Using Technology for Business Process Improvement
Research Methods
Database Enhancement Group Project
Helping Users and the ITIL Framework
Networking and Operating Systems
E-Business Systems
Individual Study - Part A
Advanced Networking
Cybersecurity
Individual Study - Part B
Human-Computer Interaction
Current Issues in Computing
IELTS 6.5 or equivalency – with no less than 5.5 in any element.
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