**Overview**
Set yourself up for a career in the computing industries with this foundation degree. Youll pick up the foundations of web development, network and database design, and programming for apps. Youll then dig into the advanced skills and knowledge in subjects that interest you, such as cyber security, business connectivity or social media.
Youll turn your curiosity about computers into the skills employers in the IT sector are looking for, and learn how to apply your skills to meeting societys needs through technological solutions.
When you finish th...
**Overview**<br/>Set yourself up for a career in the computing industries with this foundation degree. Youll pick up the foundations of web development, network and database design, and programming for apps. Youll then dig into the advanced skills and knowledge in subjects that interest you, such as cyber security, business connectivity or social media.<br/><br/>Youll turn your curiosity about computers into the skills employers in the IT sector are looking for, and learn how to apply your skills to meeting societys needs through technological solutions. <br/><br/>When you finish the course, youll be two thirds of the way to a full Honours degree, and youll have the opportunity to do some further study with us and convert your degree into our BSc (Hons) Computing.<br/><br/>**Careers and opportunities**<br/>This course is shaped around current information technology practice, meaning it can improve your computing career prospects. Youll also have the option to top up to a Bachelors degree after you graduate.<br/><br/>Youll undertake work-related learning as part of your study, and learn the theory and practice used in web and mobile development, system design and analysis, or commercial system development.<br/><br/>**What can you do with a Computing FdSc?**<br/>Youll develop the skills and knowledge for a role such as:<br/><br/><br/>- Web or mobile developer<br/><br/><br/>- Computer programmer<br/><br/><br/>- Software engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Network engineer<br/><br/><br/>- System analyst<br/><br/><br/>- Service desk engineer<br/><br/><br/>- Solutions architect<br/><br/><br/>After you finish the course, you can get help, advice and support for up to 5 years from our Careers and Employability service as you advance in your career.
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Course Details
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Study Mode
Full-time
Duration
2 Years
Start Date
22/09/2025
Campus
City of Portsmouth College
Provider Details
Codes/info
Course Code
G403
Institution Code
P80
Points of Entry
Foundation
UCAS TariffScottish HigherAcceptable when combined with other qualifications Access to HE Diploma48-56 Tariff points from the Access to HE Diploma. International Baccalaureate Diploma Programme48-56 UCAS Tariff points to include 1 Higher Level subject Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Leaving Certificate - Higher Level (Ireland) (first awarded in 2017)48-56 tariff points to include a Higher Level subject. GCSE/National 4/National 56 GCSEs at grade C or above, to include English and Mathematics at grade B/5 GCSEs at grade 4 or above, to include English and Mathematics at grade 5 Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Diploma (first teaching from September 2016)Scottish Advanced Higher48-56 Tariff points. Cambridge International Pre-U Certificate - PrincipalCambridge Pre-U score of 32-36. Pearson BTEC Level 3 National Extended Certificate (first teaching from September 2016)A levelT LevelWelsh Baccalaureate - Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate (last awarded Summer 2024)48-56 points from the Advanced Welsh Baccalaureate including 1 A level, plus the Advanced Skills Challenge Certificate. |
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