Course summary
This course is designed to support your progression into high quality, technically skilled occupations in industry. You will be able to study Networking, Software, Data, Cyber-Security, Programming, Apps Development and more. Each unit has a clear purpose: to cater for the increasing need for high-quality professional and technical education pathways at level 4 and 5, providing students with a clear line of sight to employment or progression to a degree at level 6. Progression On successful completion of this course, students can develop their careers in the computing sector through entering employment, continuing existing employment, gaining vendor certification, committing to Continuing Professional Development (CPD) or progressing to level 6.
Course details
Modules
The core modules are: Programming & Software Development, Networking, Computer Systems Architecture, Professional Practice, Database Design & Development, Security and Forensics, Managing a Successful Computing Project, Research, IoT (Internet of Things), E-Commerce & Strategy
Qualified teacher status (QTS)
To work as a teacher at a state school in England or Wales, you will need to achieve qualified teacher status (QTS). This is offered on this course for the following level:
- Course does not award QTS
How to apply
26Jan
This is the deadline for applications to be completed and sent for this course. If the university or college still has places available you can apply after this date, but your application is not guaranteed to be considered.
Application codes
- Course code:
- C418
- Institution code:
- N34
- Campus name:
- Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
- Campus code:
- I
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
Mature applicants without formal qualifications, but with evidence of sufficient, relevant industrial experience will be considered
Additional entry requirements
Interview
English language requirements
| Test | Grade | Additional details |
|---|---|---|
| IELTS (Academic) | 5.5 | No less than 5.5 in reading, writing, speaking and listening. |
Unistats information
Operated by the Office for Students
There is no data available for this course. For further information visit the Discover Uni website.
Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £7000 | Year 1 |
| Republic of Ireland | £7000 | Year 1 |
| International | £8700 | Year 1 |
Additional fee information
Please note: Tuition fees are published for the first year of entry only and may increase in subsequent years both for new and continuing students in line with an inflationary amount determined by the Office for Students.
*Fee information for European Union (EU) students: If your course starts on or after the 1st August 2021, you will no longer be eligible for financial support from Student Finance England unless you meet one of the following criteria:
you are able to benefit from the citizens’ rights agreements
you are an Irish national living in the UK or Republic of Ireland – benefits of Irish nationals under Common Travel Area guidance arrangement will continue
Provider information
New College, Swindon
New College Drive
Swindon
SN3 1AH
Clearing contact details
HE Admissions
01793498106
Additional information
Monday to Thursday 8:30am - 5pm Friday 8:30am - 4:30pm