This course sits within a suite of four Foundation Degrees, all designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to enter or progress in the field of professional computing. Students will learn about a wide range of professional and transferable skills, including professional behaviours needed in the workplace, as well as application of academic skills to the workplace. To this end the programme structure includes modules of work based leaning at level four an a project module at level five that is also work based, allowing students to connect to r...
This course sits within a suite of four Foundation Degrees, all designed to provide students with the knowledge, skills and professional behaviours to enter or progress in the field of professional computing. Students will learn about a wide range of professional and transferable skills, including professional behaviours needed in the workplace, as well as application of academic skills to the workplace. To this end the programme structure includes modules of work based leaning at level four an a project module at level five that is also work based, allowing students to connect to real life, real work situations and opportunities to enhance their understanding and professional competence, making them valuable employees. Students will gain further understanding of the importance of effective communication both with external clients and within a team situation, and will be encouraged to practice these skills throughout the course. At level 4, modules will cover the main areas of computer science and information technology, including programming, security, maths and systems design, giving the student a breadth of experience which is shared with students entering at level 4, who will go on to study specialist pathways at level 5.The course will benefit from links to the professional workplace including guest speakers. On completion of the Foundation Degree, students may wish to enter into a variety of computing roles where a Software Engineering qualification is desirable. Those already in professional roles may progress into more senior positions. Students may also wish to progress into further study at level 6, gaining a full BSc degree in a computing discipline.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
09/2025
Campus
Swindon and Wiltshire Institute of Technology
Application deadline
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
SE22
Institution Code
N34
Points of Entry
Year 1
UCAS Tariff112 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)DMM BTEC should be in a discipline related to IT Engineering GCSE/National 4/National 5A minimum of three GCSE passes at grade 4 or above to include English and maths (maths at grade 5 or above). A levelB,B,C A Level subject/s should be in a discipline related to IT Engineering |
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