FdSc Computing

This course is subject to final confirmation of availability
Delivered at Nelson and Colne College University Centre
Start Date January 2024/September 2024
Duration 1 Year
Cost Full-Time £9000 Year 1 / Part-Time £4500 Year 1

* The fees charged on your course will not rise by more than inflation during your studies but the College reserves the right to increase fees annually by not more than RPIX (Retail Prices Index excluding Mortgage Interest).

If your studies are to be funded by your employer or as part of an Apprenticeship then different rates may apply, please enquire for details.

** All fees are payable to Nelson and Colne College Group University Centre

Course overview

Our Foundation Degree is designed to develop your skills and knowledge to become a leading professional in whichever field you wish to pursue. Whether that is software, systems architecture, programming or website development; this course is designed with the industry in mind to get you career-ready on the path you wish to pursue.

What will I learn

Then you will select an additional one module from the following options:
• Computer systems architecture
• Website and e-commerce development
• Data analytics
In year two, you will study one core module:
• Work-based learning project
Then you will select an additional five modules from the following options:
• Cloud computing and programming
• Data structures and algorithms
• Operating systems design and security
• Games design and development
• Data analytics and informatics
• Cryptography, security and forensics
• Network design, implementation and management
• Machine learning and artificial intelligence
• Human computer interaction and interface design
• Data mining and knowledge acquisition

How will the courses be assessed?

A series of written and practical work is assessed by your tutors and will determine your overall grade.

Entry requirements

Minimum 48 UCAS Tariff points, with the majority obtained from relevant subjects.

GCSE English or equivalent.

Applicants without formal entry qualifications but with relevant work experience will be considered for entry to the programme subject to an interview and appropriate diagnostic tests.

Additional University Programme Information

Part Time

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Full Time

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Provision Register

A Graduation Ceremony is held every year and we will be in touch with you upon completion of your programme to invite you to graduate.

Upon completion of your programme, you will receive a certificate from LMJU.

This course is subject to final confirmation of availability