FdSc Applied Computing

2 years full time or 3 years part time

Venue

Knightstone Campus

Why choose this course

Information Technology affects all sectors of industry and commerce
and requires professional, highly skilled individuals to undertake a
variety of roles. This course will provide you with technical skills as
well as exposure to the workplace and has been designed to equip
you for this dynamic and varied industry. You will benefit from being taught in small groups with close tutor support throughout the course.

Course structure and content

This work-based qualification has been developed in conjunction with
employers. This course will help prepare you for a high profile career. It aims to develop a theoretical and practical set of up-to-date technical skills as well as knowledge and understanding of a wide range of computing disciplines.

Topics studied on this course include:

  • Systems analysis
  • Database development
  • Computer hardware
  • Introduction to programming
  • Web technologies, application and development
  • Business information systems development
  • Cyber security and ethics
  • Developing professional skills
  • Development project
  • Introduction to research methods
  • Project management
  • Visual programming.

Year two (optional Units)

A pool of optional units will be available in specialist subject areas e.g.

  • Mobile technologies
  • Multimedia technologies
  • E-commerce principles and practice
  • Object oriented development
  • Software human computer interaction.

If you are studying the part-time route the above modules will be delivered over three years.

Delivery method

Taught sessions will take the form of:

  • Formal lectures
  • Guest speakers
  • Practical sessions
  • Educational visits.

Assessment

Assessed through a variety of methods including:

  • Individual projects
  • Written reports
  • Presentations
  • Examinations.

 

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Student Profile

Entry Requirements

 

Entry Criteria for FdSc Applied Computing

 

BTEC Diploma (level 3) MM profile

  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (Business) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (Networking and Systems Support) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in IT (Software Development) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Administration) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Accounting) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Human Resources) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Law) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Logistics) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Management) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Marketing) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Diploma in Business (Retail) (QCF)

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

BTEC Extended Diploma (level 3) MPP profile

  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Business) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Networking and Systems Support) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Administration) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Accounting) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Human Resources) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Law) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Logistics) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Management) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Marketing) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in Business (Retail) (QCF)
  • BTEC Level 3 Extended Diploma in IT (Software Development) (QCF)

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

A-levels CC profile

ICT, Computing, Applied ICT, Science, Technology (preferably)

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

Advanced Level Apprenticeships PASS

Higher Apprenticeship in IT, Software, Web and Telcoms Professionals

IT Practitioners or Business

NVQ- Level 3

PASS plus APEL route (an assessed academic piece of work)
IT or related subjects.

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

Access to Higher Education

PASS at 60 credits with a minimum of 45 credits at level 3.

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE A*- C, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.
All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English (either included or extra).

APEL

Applicants without formal level 3 qualifications, who have a minimum of two years' relevant work experience and are able to demonstrate that they have developed the necessary skills to succeed on the course.

All students must have level 2 or equivalent (GCSE, Functional Skills or Key Skills) in Maths and English.

  • Advanced Diploma in IT
  • Advanced Diploma in Business and Finance

International Qualifications

International qualifications, equivalent to level 3 UK qualifications, will be considered on an individual basis.
English requirements: IELTS 6.0, TOEFL 580 (paper) or 237 (computer-based), or an equivalent qualification will normally be required.

 

 

Progression

On successful completion of this Foundation Degree, you may have the opportunity to continue for a further year to complete an Honours Degree in Applied Computing. Alternatively, this course will prepare you for a variety of careers in the IT industry.

How to apply

Full-time courses

Full-time course: complete a UCAS online application form and submit it electronically (ucas.com). The UCAS website provides detailed information about making your application, so if you need any further details please visit their site.

  1. Fill in a University and College Admissions Service (UCAS) application form online following UCAS guidelines and submit it through the website, ucas.com. The UCAS website gives lots of information about making your application, so you can find more details there.
  2. We will get your application through UCAS and may invite you to an interview or audition with a course tutor.
  3. We will let UCAS know what we decide about your application as soon as possible after your interview.
  4. UCAS will let you know what we decide via UCAS track so login regularly. Remember to apply for your funding at direct.gov.uk/studentfinance. More information about the tariff can be found at ucas.ac.uk/students/ucas_tariff.

Part-time courses

  1. Please contact our Higher Education Unit on 01934 411 780 for the right form. Once received fill in the direct entry application form and return it to us. You will be applying to one of our partner universities.
  2. We will tell you when we get your application and may invite you in for a course guidance interview with a tutor.

Please contact our Higher Education Unit for further information or support on applying on 01934 411 780.

UCAS Codes

Institution Code: B16

Course Code: G402

Campus Code: K