Applied Computing

UCAS code: I358

Here's what Gower College Swansea says about its Applied Computing course.

This is a full time course for students who want experience a wide range of Computing and IT Skills that are widely used in Industry.

Students should have a keen interest in Computing/IT and want to keep up with emerging technologies and understand where they are important to a company’s business model. Successful students can progress from the programme direct into the final year of BSc Computing related degree at UWTSD.

The course covers modules that identifies the skill shortage within IT/Computing, that include: academic and employability skills for HE students, computer architecture and networks, software development, information engineering, data analysis and visualisation, internet technologies and security, routing and switching concepts, application development, database management systems, web technologies, project management and research methods and - for those students who are interested in setting up and running their own business - there is an enterprise / innovation module.

On completion, students can progress to the final year of the BSc(Hons) course in Computing with University of Wales Trinity St David (UWTSD).

Year one, Level 4 modules: • Computer Architecture and Operating Systems • Fundamentals of Artificial Intelligence (AI) • Introduction to Web and Database Concepts • Academic and Employability Skills • Networks and Cyber Security Essentials • Software Development Year two, Level 5 modules: • Internet of Things: Concepts, Challenges and Applications • Enterprise and Innovation Group Project • Databases and Application Development • Designing Meaningful User Experiences • Network Operating Systems and Services • Web and Mobile Technologies

Assessment is through exams, practical tests and assignments which apply to relevant case studies.