East Riding College has participated in the Teaching Excellence Framework. These ratings were awarded in 2023, for four years.
Course summary
Can you create tomorrows technology? Then start here! The Foundation Degree in Computing is designed to give students a choice of progression including completing a top up year to a full degree with The University of Hull or directly into employment in the computing industry. During the course you will have the opportunity to develop software using C# and web languages such as HTML, CSS, PHP and MySQL as well as creating games, building networked systems and creating physical computing solutions using Arduinos or Raspberry Pi. These are often real world problems that you will be solving either through our in house web hosting company Enterprise Solutions or through your work placement. The course involves a substantial work placement element. Applicants choosing the foundation degree will be expected to study 12 modules including the two work-based learning modules. All programmes are led and taught by experienced teaching staff who are vocational specialists. They are qualified, and often have extensive experience within the industry or the sector being studied. All teaching staff meet or exceed the requirements set by the awarding institute or body.
Modules
All modules are mandatory Maths for computing - Yr 1 Information technology and personal skills - Yr 1 Introduction to programming - Yr 1 Software engineering with human computer interface - Yr 1 Computer hardware - Yr 1 Work based learning - Yr 1 Computer networking - Yr 2 Project management - Yr 2 Object-oriented programming - Yr 2 Data analysis and database design - Yr 2 Website development - Yr 2 Work based learning - Yr 2 You are expected to have a work placement for both years of the foundation degree.
Assessment method
Assessment methods include exams, practical assessments, presentations, group work, individual assignments, employer contribution and reflection. Examinations typically take place at the end of a module with the other assessments spread throughout the semester.
How to apply
29Jan
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.
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 48 points
A relevant level three BTEC diploma totaling 48 Tariff points. or An A-level with relevant GCSEs at grade C or above or Previous commercial experience in the computing sector and College interview A typical offer for this course would ask for the entry requirements to be met, however, all offers take individual applicants’ experience and qualifications into account.
Student Outcomes
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £6995 | Year 1 |
| Wales | £6995 | Year 1 |
Tuition fee status depends on a number of criteria and varies according to where in the UK you will study. For further guidance on the criteria for home or overseas tuition fees, please refer to the UKCISA website .
Additional fee information
• Beneficial to have a laptop
Provider information
East Riding College
Flemingate Centre
Armstrong Way
Beverley
HU17 0GH