Course summary
Are you looking to start your career in computing? Or maybe you are looking to upskill? 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.
Modules
Year 1 You will study five core modules: • Computing project • Database design and implementation • Networking security • Programming and software development • The computing professional Then you will select an additional one module from the following options: • Computer systems architecture • Website and e-commerce development • Data analytics Year 2 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
Assessment method
A series of written and practical work is assessed by your tutors and will determine your overall grade
How to apply
25Jan
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:
- FCOM
- Institution code:
- N06
- Campus name:
- Nelson Campus
- Campus code:
- N
Points of entry
The following entry points are available for this course:
- Year 1
Entry requirements
Qualification requirements
UCAS Tariff - 96 points
Student Outcomes
Operated by the Office for Students
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Fees and funding
Tuition fees
| England | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Northern Ireland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Scotland | £9000* | Year 1 |
| Wales | £9000* | Year 1 |
*This is a provisional fee and subject to change.
Additional fee information
No additional fees or cost information has been supplied for this course, please contact the provider directly.
Provider information
Nelson and Colne College Group
Scotland Road
Nelson
BB97YT