Course summary

Why this course? • You don't need to commit to a full four years of studying • Once you finish your CertHE, you can progress onto a corresponding undergraduate degree with us • Silver in the 2023 Teaching Excellence Framework (TEF) for delivering high quality teaching, learning and outcomes for its students About this course Our Computing Foundation Studies: Certificate of Higher Education is a one-year course, that is equivalent to the first year of a full-time undergraduate degree. This course will give you the skills and confidence you need for a particular profession, or academic subject or job. Once you've completed the course, you'll be awarded a CertHE - a standalone qualification, which can be used to enhance your career or as a stepping stone towards studying an undergraduate degree with us. You'll be taught through a series of modules via lectures, seminars, and workshops by our passionate and committed academic staff. You'll gain the confidence and academic experience you need to prepare you for studying your undergraduate degree. Skills You gain a basic understanding of using English for academic purposes and a thorough grounding in academic study skills, such as essay structure, exam technique, referencing, journal and library research. You'll be introduced to the key skills and areas of digital literacy and how to solve problems via program development.